Volkswagen’s commitment to sustainability and electric mobility

Enthusiastic, efficient and fully on-board with securing a sustainable future for the automotive industry, Volkswagen Group are making waves in the EV market.

Crowned as the best-selling automotive group in Europe for over two decades now, it’s never been more crucial for the brand to start making the switch to sustainability.

Conversations began years ago to electrify the VW range, with the e-Up arriving in 2014. Fast forward to 2016, the first of a new selection of Volkswagen electric vehicles was revealed – the ID range. From there, VW have been key players in sustainable mobility, working hard to future proof their vehicles and embrace the EV revolution. And it looks like it’s paying off.

Extremely dedicated to an eco-friendly future, let’s explore VW’s advancements in EV technology and what’s in store for the upcoming years.

Volkswagen electric vehicles: Advancements in EV technology

Over recent years, we’ve seen a huge shift towards electric technology across the entire industry. Sales of electric vehicles are booming, increasing by 40% year-on-year in 2022, and set for a record-breaking year in 2023. Similarly, compared to February 2022, EV charging infrastructure has increased by 33% in February 2023.

In terms of Volkswagen electric vehicles, the endeavour began with a little trial and error. The ID technology was introduced in 2016, when VW CEO Herbert Deiss stated that the brand’s goal was to be “the global market leader in electric vehicle sales, with one million electric car sales by 2025”. However, the company did encounter a few software issues upon launch. But once that was fixed, VW Group’s push to sustainable driving has been nothing short of cataclysmic.

This technology was the start of something great, a significant advancement for the brand – who went on to launch the ID.3 just three years later. Now boasting a full range of cars in their ID range – the ID.4 being the most popular, seeing 170,000 units sold in 2022 alone – Volkswagen are on their way to being champions in the European EV market.

The finest EVs on the market, choosing Volkswagen for your electric vehicle promises high-quality manufacturing, smooth driving, a great range and a cost-effective car to run.

Sustainability efforts

Even though VW is on a roll with their EV technology, the brand is still looking to do better. The VW Group sustainability targets are plentiful, with an ambitious 5 year plan for their electric vehicle sales. Ramping up their efforts and investments to a $193 billion spend, VW are looking to expedite their EV production by improving their software and batteries. By 2025, the brand is looking to sell 3 million all-electric cars each year.

These targets are looking promising, with new additions to the ID range already on the horizon, including niche additions like the ID.Buzz. Similarly, we’re now seeing performance variants of the ID coming into play, including the GTX. This offers all the benefits of the electric ID vehicles, just with a sportier aesthetic and features such as a dual-motor and more powerful acceleration.

Volkswagen’s electric vehicle 2023 lineup

Volkswagen has vowed that they will be purely electric by 2035, in a bid to achieve complete sustainable mobility. But for now, let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for 2023 in terms of Volkswagen’s electric vehicles range.

First up, the new ID.3 – not to be mistaken with the classic ID.3. This is just an evolution of a tried and tested classic, with advancements to the electric technologies and overall look and feel of the vehicle. The technology is advaA more mature looking finish, with the new ID.3 based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB), convenient charging functions such as Plug & Charge and more.

Additionally, talks of the new ID.7 are hotting up for 2023, which is set to be the brand’s first electric executive car.

Charging infrastructure

As mentioned earlier, EV charging infrastructure is drastically improving nationwide. And thankfully, Volkswagen are playing their part in this pursuit. Working hard to deliver new charging devices daily, the brand has big plans to build around 18,000 new DC fast-charging points in Europe by 2025 – promising figures for the market.

To help drivers of Volkswagen electric vehicles source charging points, VW group has a handy little app called We Charge. This helps drivers locate nearby charging points for the VW electric vehicle, as well as offering special charging plans tailored to the needs of your life, your vehicle and your driving habits.

Volkswagen are keen to convince their customers to make the sustainable switch. Partnering with big-name companies, such as supermarket retailer Tesco, the brand is making it easier and easier to go electric. Powered by Pod Point, VW have placed various charging stations at Tesco stores across Europe, offering drivers some of the most competitive charging prices on the market.

Similarly, VW has established a partnership with Octopus Energy, offering brilliant incentives for drivers with their own wallbox. Offering special incentives such as up to 5,000 green miles for VW electric vehicle customers switching to Octopus with a smart, green tariff.

Future of Volkswagen’s sustainability and electric mobility

The future of electric vehicles looks full of promise. With sustainability targets at the forefront of all VW’s plans – as well as various new electric vehicles in the pipelines – Volkswagen has a clear vision for a sustainable future. And we for one can’t wait.

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