Volkswagen Crosses 10 Lakh Electric Car Production Milestone Globally
Globally, the Volkswagen Group has reached the 1 million production mark. The corporation has attained a new milestone With its MEB electric platform. Let's learn more about its recent milestone and future offerings.
By Sanorita
Volkswagen Group has touched the production milestone of one million units on a global level, thanks to its MEB (Modular Electric Drive Matrix ) electric platform, which was unveiled in 2018. It currently supports the ID.3, ID.4 electric SUV, ID.5, and ID.6. According to industry reports, this platform will be used as the foundation for the upcoming ID.7. Reports further suggest that this achievement has been made possible by the Group's five brands – Volkswagen, Audi, Cupra, Skoda, and Volkswagen commercials – and eight factories in the United States, Europe, and China.
In a recent development, Volkswagen unveiled the ID Buzz EV long-wheelbase model for the global market. The ID Buzz has made its entry into the international arena as the successor of the Samba Microbus. It is an MPV with three interior configurations: 5-, 6-, and 7-seat configurations, the latter of which will have a 2+3+2 layout. Dimensionally, it has a length of 4,962mm, which is 250mm longer than the base variant currently on sale in Europe. It has a wheelbase of 3,239mm. Mechanically, the new Volkswagen ID Buzz MPV gets two powertrain choices: a single-motor RWD and a dual-motor AWD. Let's take a look at more updates from the brand for different markets.
Also Read: India-bound Volkswagen Tayron SUV Specifications Revealed Ahead of Debut
Volkswagen Brand-New Modular Architecture: Key Details
According to several industry reports, Volkswagen is working on a new 'MEB+' architecture. It is prioritising enhancements to the MEB platform to increase the range and enable faster charging. Reports also indicate that the new chassis will use upgraded batteries to achieve over 700 kilometres of driving range on a single charge and reduce charging time. Aside from this, the firm intends to make 80% of its passenger vehicles electric by 2030 in Europe.
Also Read: Skoda, Volkswagen India Expansion Plans: Major Investments, Upcoming Launches, and More
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Globally Teased Ahead of Debut
Volkswagen recently teased the 2024 Tiguan for the foreign market ahead of its debut. The new model will first be available in Europe. According to the teasers, the next-generation Tiguan will undergo a considerable design overhaul. Speaking of the powertrain, Volkswagen has not revealed any information as yet. According to several market reports, the upcoming 2024 Tiguan will most likely come with petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid engines.
