Volkswagen's E-Up successor: ID every 1

ID Every 1 Volkswagen presents the E-Up successor

2025-03-21 From Dr. Martin Achter und Claus-Peter Köth | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

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In 2027, it is set to reach series production: The successor to the VW E-Up—with a base price of around 20,000 euros (21.684 USD). The range is expected to be at least 250 kilometers (approx. 155 miles).

The E-Up successor from Volkswagen is expected to be ready for series production in 2027.(Image: Eighth – VCG) — The E-Up successor from Volkswagen is expected to be ready for series production in 2027.
(Image: Eighth – VCG)

Volkswagen is officially presenting the successor to the electric compact car E-Up as a world premiere in Düsseldorf this evening (March 5) and is introducing the psychologically significant price point of "around 20,000 euros." With this price point, the manufacturer suggests affordability and accordingly gives the model the working title "ID Every 1." It thus joins the electric ID family. The E-Up, as its direct predecessor, rolled off the production line for the last time in 2023.

According to the group, the new vehicle is to be positioned as a "purely electric entry-level model." The price point of 20,000 euros is therefore to be understood as a base price, which is likely to be particularly important for dealer communication. With the addition of various optional features by private and commercial customers, the 20,000 euros are likely to be quickly exceeded in many cases.

ID 1 from 2027

Volkswagen cites 2027 as the year in which the manufacturer wants to present the production version of the small car – for now, it is still a show car. How quickly it can actually reach dealers and then hit the streets remains to be seen. The OEM does not want to take too much time, at least.

Volkswagen brand chief Thomas Schäfer stated at the world premiere: "The ID Every 1 represents the last piece of the puzzle on our way to the widest model selection in the volume segment. We will then offer the right car with the right drive for every customer – including affordable fully electric entry-level mobility," said Schäfer.

By the end of 2025, Volkswagen's own future plan envisages the introduction of further parts of its model program for electric everyday mobility. By 2027, nine new models are to be presented, including the E-Up successor ID Every 1 and the production version of the electric Polo (ID 2 all) with a base price of under 25,000 euros. By 2030, Volkswagen aims to become the "technology leader among high-volume manufacturers."

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Volkswagen applies its new design language to the vehicle.(Image: Volkswagen AG)

With the ID Every 1, Volkswagen relies on a software architecture that enables function updates throughout the entire lifecycle.(Image: Volkswagen AG)

The car should bring a range of at least 250 kilometers to the road with a power of 70 kW (95 hp).(Image: Ivo Hercik)

The interior provides space for four occupants.(Image: Volkswagen AG)

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New software platform SDV 1.0

"In future models, we are talking about Customer Defined Vehicles," describes Kai Grünitz, Volkswagen brand board member for Technical Development. With the ID Every 1, they want to show that the wishes, interests, and preferences of the customers are being more consistently placed at the center of vehicle development than ever before. As the first model in the entire group, the production version of the compact car will utilize a fundamentally new, particularly powerful software architecture.

This is presumably the new software platform SDV 1.0, developed jointly with Rivian. The architecture enables function updates throughout the entire lifecycle of a vehicle. So-called "functions on demand" can be added by the customer long after the purchase to adapt the vehicle to their needs.

New MEB with front-wheel drive

After the ID 2 all and the sport version ID Concept GTI, the ID Every 1 belongs to Volkswagen's "Electric Urban Car Family" and is based on the new modular electric drive toolkit MEB+ with front-wheel drive.

The small car is to be equipped with a range of "at least 250 kilometers" at the announced base price of approximately 20,000 euros – presumably using an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery. Volkswagen did not provide further details in advance. The electric motor is expected to have a power output of 70 kW.

The ID Every 1 will be larger in dimensions than the E-Up. It measures about 3.88 meters, approximately 28 centimeters (approx. 11 inches) longer. For comparison, the electric small car ID 2 all is expected to be 4.05 meters (approx. 13 ft) long. Furthermore, the new E-Up should accommodate four people and offer a trunk volume of about 300 liters.

Typical design with identity

Visually, the ID Every 1 is intended to incorporate elements of the new Volkswagen design language, appearing confident and charming at the same time, as chief designer Andreas Mindt explained. The front lights are meant to look dynamic, and a smile is to be recognizable in the design of the rear.

A model variant of the ID Every 1 from Skoda is not to be expected. The Czech brand recently announced that it would not participate in the 20,000-euro electric car project. And so far, there are no known plans from the Spanish group sister Seat for a new edition of such a vehicle.

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