Erlkönig sighted: VW tests cheap ID.2 at the Nürburgring

Volkswagen is working intensively on his new, affordable electric vehicle - ID.2. The highly awaited small car, which is designed as a cheap alternative to ID. 3, was recently spotted at the Nürburgring. These test drives mark an important step in the development of the vehicle, which is expected to come onto the market in 2026.

VW ID.2: The electric car for the width mass

The VW ID 2 should serve as an inexpensive entry option to electromobility. According to the idea of ​​the concept study ID. VW brand boss Thomas Schäfer indicated that the price of ID 2 could be less than 25,000 euros, which makes it an attractive offer for buyers who want to get into the world of electric cars.

Test trips and camouflage on the Nürburgring

The test drives of ID.2 have now been documented at the Nürburgring. During the test drives, the vehicle wore the body of the well -known ID.3 to disguise the true identity of the prototype. Nevertheless, some characteristic features of ID.2 can be seen, such as the shorter rear doors that indicate the more compact wheelbase of ID 2. This camouflage serves the purpose of protecting the vehicle from prying eyes during the development phase and keeping technical details secret.

Production plans and platform

Volkswagen plans to manufacture ID.2 together with the Cupra Raval in Seat-Werk in Martorell in Spanish. In order to reduce production costs, ID.2 is developed on the MEB-Entry platform. This platform is also used for four other new electric cars from various brands, which should lead to cost efficiency and scale effects.

Outlook

The market launch of ID 2 is expected in 2026. The ID.2 represents a significant expansion of Volkswagen's electric vehicle range and is intended to appeal to buyers who are looking for an inexpensive but efficient electric car option. In addition to ID.2, VW also works on other models, including ID.1, which should be even cheaper.

So Volkswagen remains on course to pursue its ambitious goals in the field of electromobility. The tests at the Nürburgring are another step in the development of this key model. You can find more news about electromobility and Volkswagen on our website.