VW’s €20,000 Mini-EV Will Use Software Developed With Rivian

Volkswagen brand unveiled the ID Every1 concept — its vision of a low-cost electric minicar — as part of its intention to offer the widest electric and combustion-engine range of any volume automaker in Europe,

The production version, which is expected to be called the ID1, will be the first VW-brand model to use electric architecture jointly developed with Rivian Automotive.

This will help the ID1 to compete against low-cost EVs with advanced software functions that Chinese automakers are launching in Europe. It will compete against EVs from Chinese brands such as Leapmotor and BYD and traditional rivals including Renault.

The ID1 will be VW’s entry model electric car. Prices will start at about €20,000 ($21,000) when it arrives in 2027.