Volkswagen MEB Upgrades Coming: 435 Mile Range, 200 kW Charging, Online Leasing

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Volkswagen is planning to increase the range and charging speed of its MEB-based electric cars in the near future.

suggests to achieve these results with the batteries the company uses at the present time would require a battery pack that is 33% to 50% larger than the 82 kWh pack currently available. In other words, this all isn’t going to happen with an OTA update.theorizes more powerful batteries using new technology from QuantumScape could find their way into the upcoming Aero B sedan and long wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz. There is also the possibility that future versions of the current crop of ID.

Keep in mind that WLTP range and EPA range are not the same. The EPA standard results in about 20% less range, which would still give the upgraded cars a range of around 350 miles using the US standard. That would put them high on the list for drivers for whom range is a primary consideration.Volkswagen customers in Germany can now lease an ID.4 or ID.5 online, according to.

“We are one of the first major automotive manufacturers to offer complete online leasing of freely configurable vehicles,” says board member for sales Klaus Zellmer. He will be leaving that position to become head of Skoda this summer. “Surveys show that around two thirds of our customers also want to be able to purchase our vehicles online. We’re now addressing that wish. Our mission is to give our customers an excellent offering and buying experience both at dealerships and online.

 

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Talking battery pack capacity of over 100kwh thus larger in physical size battery packs. Also could be stretching the wheel base without making the vehicle any longer.

That's for the 2025 Trinity factory or before?

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