Volkswagen recently unveiled the ID.2all, an electric city concept supposed to be marketed at less than €25,000. But now some are already talking about the arrival of a second vehicle, this time under the €20,000 mark.
During the annual presentation of financial figures for the entire Volkswagen group, which includes several brands (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Seat/Cupra, Skoda and Traton) and services, Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen, indicated that a electric vehicle for less than €20,000 was under study: “We are doing everything we can to make electric mobility accessible to all“. At this stage, nothing really definitive or confirmed.
What is recorded, however, is the arrival, by 2026, of ten new electric models. Among them are the ID.3 (restyling), a long-wheelbase ID.Buzz, and the ID.7 sedan, the official presentation of which will take place in mid-April. In addition, an electric compact SUV (Tiguan?) is also expected for 2026. Of course, the final version of the ID.2all is one of the lucky ones. The brand “has set itself the target of an 80% percentage of electric cars in Europe“.
Amazing prices excluding ecological bonuses
Currently, when we talk about an electric vehicle for less than €20,000, it’s once the ecological bonus has been deducted. However, all countries, in Europe as in the rest of the world, do not or no longer benefit from this incentive measure. What do you really get for €20,000, without taking subsidies into account?
In the case of France, the electric vehicles at less than €20,000, excluding the ecological bonus, are the Citroën Ami, from €7,790, the Aixam E-City Sport, from €16,699 and the future Ligier Myli, from €12,499. As you will have noticed, these are cars without a licence.
As for “large” electric vehicles, only the Dacia Spring is more or less in the nails. Indeed, the Electric 45 Essential finish is available from €20,800, excluding bonuses. Then, prices skyrocket, with the future Leapmotor T03 (from €25,990), the Volkswagen e-Up (from €27,945) or the electric Fiat 500 (from €30,400). We are more likely to find a thermal model at less than 20,000 €, and this before negotiations with the salesman.