Rivian and VW's new $22,500 car proves cheap EVs don't have to be low-tech, the Tesla rival's software boss says
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Rivian has partnered with Volkswagen to produce the ID.EVERY1, the cheapest EV from VW, priced at $22,500. This collaboration highlights that affordable electric vehicles can still incorporate advanced technology rather than compromising on quality. Rivian's chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, emphasized the goal of integrating high-tech features into budget-friendly vehicles. VW's significant investment of over $5 billion in Rivian is intended to enhance both companies' future technologies, marking an important step in the push for more accessible electric vehicles. The ID.EVERY1 is set to debut in Europe by 2027.
"It's something which is extremely close to my heart because it's a way to bring that technology into many more cars."
"Inexpensive cars shouldn't have low technology, and this is the beauty of the setup that we're enabling through the joint venture."
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