Volkswagen's Affordable ID.2 EV Set For 2025 Launch, SUV Variant To Follow: 'Stable And Likable With Our Secret Sauce'
Volkswagen's Affordable ID.2 EV Set For 2025 Launch, SUV Variant To Follow: 'Stable And Likable With Our Secret Sauce'
"It's matching 100% to our brand values: it will be stable and likable with our secret sauce—but in a different way," Grünitz said, according to the report.Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) is gearing up to introduce its budget-friendly ID.2 electric vehicle by the end of 2025, with an SUV version to follow. This move marks a significant step in Volkswagen's strategy to expand its electric vehicle lineup.
大衆汽車（場外交易：VWAGY）正準備在2025年底推出其經濟實惠的ID.2電動車，隨後還會推出一款SUV版本。這一舉措標誌着大衆汽車在擴大其電動車陣容方面邁出了重要一步。
What Happened: Volkswagen is on schedule to release its budget-friendly ID.2 electric vehicle by late 2025, reported Autocar. This model is expected to be the most economical in the company's lineup, priced under $27,000 (€25,000).
發生了什麼：據《汽車評論》報道，大衆汽車計劃在2025年底按時發佈其經濟實惠的ID.2電動車。預計該車型將成爲公司陣容中最經濟的，價格在27,000美元（25,000歐元）以下。
At the LA Auto Show, Volkswagen's tech development head, Kai Grünitz, confirmed that the ID.2 will lead a major overhaul of the brand's "ID" electric car series. Grünitz indicated that significant advancements are anticipated, starting in 2026, with a fresh design approach.
在洛杉磯車展上，大衆汽車的技術開發負責人Kai Grünitz確認，ID.2將引領該品牌"ID"電動車系列的重大 overhaul。Grünitz表示，預計將於2026年開始重大進步，並採用全新的設計理念。
"It's matching 100% to our brand values: it will be stable and likable with our secret sauce—but in a different way," Grünitz said, according to the report.
據報道，Grünitz說："這與我們品牌價值100%匹配：它將穩重且令人喜愛，並帶有我們祕密的調味料——但方式不同。"
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特斯拉電動車以每月僅5美元的價格提供無限夜間充電，因爲這家電動車巨頭正朝着50萬的銷售目標奮進。
The ID.2 will be the first vehicle to utilize Volkswagen's new MEB Entry Platform. An SUV version is slated for a reveal at the Munich Motor Show in September 2025, with a GTI model also in development.
ID.2將是第一款使用大衆汽車新MEb入門平台的車型。一款SUV版本預計將在2025年9月的慕尼黑車展上揭曉，同時還在研發GTI車型。
Grünitz emphasized that the ID.2 will mark a new beginning for Volkswagen, with customers noticing a substantial transformation. The vehicle promises a range of up to 279 miles (450 km) and combines the spaciousness of a Golf with the affordability of a Polo.
Grünitz強調，ID.2將標誌着大衆汽車的新開始，客戶將會注意到重大變化。該車承諾擁有高達279英里（450公里）的區間，將高爾夫的寬敞與波羅的經濟性相結合。
Why It Matters: Volkswagen's push to launch the ID.2 comes amid a challenging period for the company.
爲什麼重要：大衆汽車推送ID.2的計劃正值公司面臨挑戰的時期。
In the third quarter of 2024, the automaker experienced a 10% decline in electric vehicle sales, primarily in the U.S. and Europe, although China showed a 5% growth. This underscores the importance of the ID.2 as a strategic move to capture a larger market share.
在2024年第三季度，這家汽車製造商的電動車銷售下降了10%，主要集中在美國和歐洲，但中國的增長達到了5%。這突顯了ID.2作爲一項戰略舉措的重要性，旨在獲得更大的市場份額。
Meanwhile, Volkswagen has been making strategic investments, such as increasing its stake in Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN). Analysts see this as a vital step for both companies, aiding in production and cost efficiency. The collaboration is expected to provide capital for future growth, enhancing vehicle offerings and software integration.
與此同時，大衆汽車正在進行戰略投資，例如增加在Rivian Automotive Inc.（納斯達克：RIVN）中的股份。分析師認爲，這對於兩家公司來說都是至關重要的一步，有助於提高生產和成本效率。此次合作預計將爲未來的增長提供資本，增強車輛產品和軟件的整合。
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