
Volkswagen’s latest offering in the electric vehicle (EV) market is the ID.2all, a hatchback concept that previews the carmaker’s new design language and is set to become its smallest member in the ID lineup. With a starting price of under 25,000 euros, this EV is slated to go on sale in Europe by 2025. Here are the details you need to know about the Volkswagen ID.2all:
Platform and Powertrain
The ID.2all concept is based on Volkswagen’s latest version of the global modular electric drive (MEB) platform and is the first MEB-based EV with a front-wheel drivetrain. It is equipped with a 226PS electric motor, with a top speed of 160kmph and can go from 0 to 100kmph in less than seven seconds. The ID.2all concept’s battery pack capacity hasn’t been revealed yet, but it is estimated to have a range of up to 450km, according to the WLTP.
Design and Size
The ID.2all concept boasts a sleek, minimalistic design with sporty and premium details. The LED headlights are connected by a long LED daytime running light strip, while the muscular wheel arches house chunky 20-inch alloy wheels. Unlike most EV concepts, the ID.2all’s wheels don’t have any aerodynamic covers on top, contributing to its sporty look. The interior also follows a minimalist approach, with dual displays taking the center stage.
Dimensions
Compared to the Polo sold globally, the ID.2all concept is bigger in every other dimension except for the overall length, which is 24mm shorter. Its dimensions are as follows: length of 4,050mm, width of 1,812mm, height of 1,530mm, and a wheelbase of 2,600mm.
Inside the ID.2all
The minimalist design approach is carried through to the interior as well, with ambient lighting running all around and the flat-bottom steering wheel with knurl finishes for the steering-mounted controls. The larger tablet-like touchscreen serves as the infotainment system while the instrumentation is displayed on a sleeker display. It also has a rotary dial for the drive selector and storage space ranging from 490-1,330 liters.
Price and Volkswagen's EV Plans
Volkswagen aims to launch the production version of the ID.2all in Europe by 2025, with a starting price of under 25,000 euros. This EV is part of Volkswagen’s plan to launch 10 electric cars by 2026, with the ID.3, ID.Buzz, and ID.7 already part of its EV lineup. The carmaker is also developing a more affordable EV priced less than 20,000 euros. The ID.2all is unlikely to make its way to India, and if it does, it would have to rely on localisation, perhaps as a completely knocked-down unit, to stay under the Rs 30-lakh mark.
Conclusion
Volkswagen’s ID.2all offers an affordable entry point for those looking to join the EV revolution. With its sleek, minimalistic design and impressive specs, it’s no wonder that this electric hatchback is generating a lot of buzz in the EV market. With its launch just a few years away, we can’t wait to see what Volkswagen has in store for its smallest member in the ID lineup.