VW Believes That EVs Will Be Saved And Has Announced Longer-Range Models

The Germans see a lot of potential in electric vehicles but are already considering a significant change in strategy. Although the ID.3 and ID.4 models had a solid start, sales of the other IDs. members are not going in the expected direction. The Germans are now examining the possibility of introducing electric vehicles with an extended range for future sedans and crossovers in Europe.

The stories and combinations that arrive daily from the automotive giants when it comes to electric models only show how far-fetched the whole situation is. It is obvious that the new era of mobility has not passed by the customers; however, the manufacturers do not want to admit it, so they offer new savings options.

The latest example is Volkswagen, which is considering the possibility as part of preparations for a new five-year investment plan, with more details expected in March next year. A company spokesperson confirmed that they are “monitoring market developments and have reserved the range extender concept for their future EV platform.” He stressed that consumer demand will ultimately determine when and where such vehicles will be offered.

The brand from Wolfsburg is not alone in this thinking about the “range extender.” A wave of new extended-range models is coming to the market. Stellantis is preparing to launch such versions, initially in the Jeep range of vehicles.

Ford CEO Jim Farley praised the technology, noting that it gives customers an electric experience without range anxiety. More importantly, according to him, it allows companies to offer “an electric vehicle that is fully comparable to a vehicle with an ICE in terms of cost.”

The main reason for this is that extended-range vehicles use a much smaller and cheaper battery pack, as they rely on an internal combustion engine that works as a generator to recharge while driving.

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