Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled a concept car previewing its smallest and cheapest EV yet.
The VW ID.Every1 is meant as a first glimpse at a sub-$25,000 electric car the automaker plans to launch in 2027—in Europe, at least. At 152.8 inches long, the four-door hatch is about the size of the outgoing Mini Cooper SE, and about 10 inches longer than the two-door Fiat 500e. The concept stands 58.7 inches tall and is 71.5 inches wide, creating a footprint that allows for seating for four and 10.8 cubic feet of cargo space, according to VW.
Volkswagen ID.Every1
In contrast to the retro look of the Mini and Fiat, the ID.Every1 has a contemporary design that emphasizes visual width, with wide fenders and an indent in the roof, as well as a cab-rearward profile normally associated with rear-wheel-drive vehicles that belies the concept’s mechanical layout.
The ID.Every1 is based on a front-wheel-drive platform that evolves VW’s MEB foundation for affordable EVs. Previous MEB models have been rear-wheel drive by default (with optional all-wheel drive), but VW said it chose front-wheel drive for reasons of space and efficiency. A 94-hp motor allows the concept to reach a top speed of 81 mph.
Volkswagen ID.Every1
Inside, the minimalist interior is meant as a home for gadgets. The passenger side of the dashboard has attachment points for the dashboard, and a removable Bluetooth speaker sits between the front seats, which are upholstered in material made from recycled PET plastic bottles. The ID.Every1 also borrows the sliding center console from the ID.Buzz electric van, which can be moved between the first and second rows.
The production version of the ID.Every1, likely to be called ID.1, targets a 20,000-euro base price (about $21,000 at current exchange rates). It’s one of nine new models VW plans by 2027, along with the ID.2all scheduled for a 2026 introduction and a starting price of around 25,000 euros ($26,000), and using the same front-wheel-drive MEB architecture.