{"id":306701,"date":"2025-06-15T10:57:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T17:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/?p=306701"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:23:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T21:23:23","slug":"volkswagens-id-2-electric-vehicle-spotted-testing-near-nurburgring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/volkswagens-id-2-electric-vehicle-spotted-testing-near-nurburgring\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen&#8217;s ID.2 Electric Vehicle Spotted Testing Near N\u00fcrburgring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/everything-we-know-about-volkswagens-new-electric-car-for-20000-euros-this-is-the-id-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Volkswagen\u2019s upcoming ID.2\">Volkswagen\u2019s upcoming ID.2<\/a> electric vehicle has been spotted undergoing testing near the N\u00fcrburgring, showcasing a production model that closely resembles the original concept unveiled in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This new entry-level EV exemplifies Volkswagen&#8217;s commitment to the electric market, <strong>with plans to launch the ID.Polo variant priced at under 25,000 euros in Europe,<\/strong> which could translate to around \u00a320,000 in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ID.2 will feature two battery options: a 38 kWh pack for those looking for an economical choice, and a more robust 56 kWh option for greater range. Both configurations promise an impressive maximum range of 280 miles (450 km), positioning the ID.2 as a competitive option in the rapidly expanding EV market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Volkswagen has begun testing of one of its most important cars ever: the ID 2. Here&#39;s what we know so far: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1bf6DLgg2H\">https:\/\/t.co\/1bf6DLgg2H<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wu86ZvLvoO\">pic.twitter.com\/wu86ZvLvoO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Autocar (@autocar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/autocar\/status\/1933113341502771561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ID.2&#8217;s Affordable Price Tag Makes It A Game Changer In The EV Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers can expect significant speed in recharging capabilities, <strong>with the ability to go from 10% to 80% battery in just 20 minutes, thanks to a peak charging capacity of 125 kW.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Design-wise, the ID.2 draws inspiration from classic Volkswagen models such as the Golf, Polo, and Beetle, while still maintaining distinctive modern elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The new VW ID.2 has been spotted in road-going form&#8230;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QhxkQB2A9c\">https:\/\/t.co\/QhxkQB2A9c<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sw0X8br7uP\">pic.twitter.com\/sw0X8br7uP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Auto Express (@AutoExpress) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AutoExpress\/status\/1933166148532547744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This blend of old and new is reflected in features like the 12.9-inch infotainment screen and a 10.9-inch driver display,<\/strong> complemented by physical buttons for a user-friendly experience. New drive modes will transform the driver cluster to evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of vintage models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the ID.2, Volkswagen has ambitious plans; the lineup will soon expand to include an SUV variant and the ID.1, a smaller, more affordable model expected in 2027. Additionally, SEAT S.A. has begun producing body parts and battery systems for the ID.2 at its Martorell plant in Spain, signaling a significant step forward in Volkswagen\u2019s Electric Urban Car Family initiative.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volkswagen\u2019s upcoming ID.2 electric vehicle has been spotted undergoing testing near the N\u00fcrburgring, showcasing a production model that closely resembles the original concept unveiled in 2023. This new entry-level EV exemplifies Volkswagen&#8217;s commitment to the electric market, with plans to launch the ID.Polo variant priced at under 25,000 euros in Europe, which could translate to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/volkswagens-id-2-electric-vehicle-spotted-testing-near-nurburgring\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Volkswagen&#8217;s ID.2 Electric Vehicle Spotted Testing Near N\u00fcrburgring&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9265,"featured_media":306702,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","wpcf-pageviews":0},"categories":[1015],"tags":[8319,8827],"usertag":[],"vertical":[],"content-category":[6849],"class_list":["post-306701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-ev","tag-volkswagen","content-category-lifestyle"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9265"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=306701"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":306703,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/306701\/revisions\/306703"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/306702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=306701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=306701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=306701"},{"taxonomy":"usertag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/usertag?post=306701"},{"taxonomy":"vertical","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/vertical?post=306701"},{"taxonomy":"content-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content-category?post=306701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}