Volkswagen Group has teased a trio of upcoming urban EVs set to be unveiled in 2025 from Volkswagen, Skoda, and Cupra. The new models will be produced in Spain, where the German group will be building a new Gigafactory following a massive investment of €10 billion (US$ 10.57 billion) in the region.
Starting with the teasers, the entry-level
EVs appear in simple plain-coloured sketches. All three of them will be based
on a smaller version of the MEB architecture, sharing batteries and electric
motors, thus featuring similar proportions with different design identities.
According to earlier announcements, prices will start from anywhere between
€ 20,000 (US$ 21,141) and € 25,000 (US$ 26,427).
The Volkswagen proposal looks quite different
from the boxy ID.Life concept and more like a baby ID.3, confirming the earlier
rumors about a complete redesign. It has an illuminated grille and emblem,
merging with the aggressively styled headlights. Other things we can grasp from
the sketch are the rounded surfacing, the large-diameter wheels, and the
overall proportions that look like a supermini hatchback.
Moving on to the Cupra sketch, it is
actually the urban crossover that was teased by Seat last year. The model has a
sporty stance, although less radical than the UrbanRebel concept. It comes with
a duo-tone roof, a distinct windowline, and pronounced rear shoulders, while
ground clearance appears to be increased giving it a more adventurous look.
Finally, Skoda’s take is also a crossover that will be more focused on
practicality. This one has boxy wheelarches with plastic cladding, a straight
character line on the profile and simpler surfacing, in line with Skoda’s new
design identity which was teased not long ago. As hinted by Thomas Schäfer, Skoda
CEO, the new EV will be differentiated from its siblings, incorporating unique
features.
