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Volkswagen Will Price Electric Cars Similar To Its Diesel Models
Oct. 12, 2018 3:35 PM ET by Jared Rosenholtz Pricing / 2 Comments The aim is to make affordable electric cars for the people. Volkswagen is attempting to reinvent itself post Dieselgate by replacing its diesel modes with new electric vehicles. So far, VW has released several concept vehicles under the I.D. electric range including the I.D. Buzz, I.D. Buzz Cargo, and I.D. Crozz. The Germany automaker says these I.D. models won't be much more expensive than a typical gas car but this may be overly optimistic. According to Green Car Reports, VW's electric models may cost around the same as the company's diesel models prior to Dieselgate. Volkswagen Volkswagen Looking at pre-Dieselgate prices, a 2015 Jetta 1.8T SE had a starting price of $19,815, while a Jetta TDI SE had a starting price of $24,895 (an increase of 25%). At the higher end of the range, the price difference was a bit smaller. A gas engine Touareg started at $45,615 while the TDI started at $53,155 (an increase of 17%). Judging by these estimations, VW's electric models will likely cost 17-25% more than the equivalent gas car. If the I.D. Crozz ends up being similar to the Tiguan, it would likely cost around $30,000 (roughly 25% more than the Tiguan's $24,195 starting price). Volkswagen Volkswagen By 2025, battery technology is expected to improve and eliminate the price delta between EVs and ICE cars. For now, EVs are helped by a $7,500 tax incentive that won't stick around forever. VW says it wants to build "electric vehicles for millions, not millionaires and then we are sure we can convince millions because then it is no longer a price range for special customers," said Thomas Ulbrich, member of the VW Group Board of Management responsible for e-mobility. If the VW I.D. range ends up being affordable, it could revolutionize the EV market. Join The Discussion
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Volkswagen e-Golf Jared Rosenholtz Editor-at-Large After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now spends most of his time evaluating new vehicles and chasing the latest news stories in the automotive industry. When he’s not attending Cars & Coffee events on the weekend, Jared loves to watch NFL football and cruise around with the top down in his German convertible. Contact Jared @Carsnbites @jar_rosenholtz LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top