Volkswagen EVs Are About To Get Cheaper, Thanks To New Batteries
Briefly

Volkswagen’s ID.2, expected to launch in 2026, will feature lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, marking a significant shift in its electric vehicle strategy. This new approach reflects VW's commitment to enhancing cost-efficiency across its models, facilitating a transition to the MEB Plus platform, which will also benefit existing models like the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.7. As LFP technology gains traction for its affordability, particularly in China, Volkswagen is leveraging partnerships for improved software and continuously updating its electric vehicle lineup to enhance competitiveness in the evolving EV market.
Volkswagen is set to reshape its electric vehicle (EV) lineup by introducing the ID.2 in 2026, which will utilize cheaper lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries across its MEB platform.
The upcoming MEB Plus platform will support the transition to LFP battery technology, which, while less energy-dense, is favored for its cost-effectiveness and increasing popularity in the EV market.
Read at InsideEVs
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