{"id":512,"date":"2024-08-22T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/?p=512"},"modified":"2024-09-02T11:42:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T11:42:33","slug":"vw-id-2-mule-spied-previews-affordable-electric-hatch-and-crossover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/2024\/08\/22\/vw-id-2-mule-spied-previews-affordable-electric-hatch-and-crossover\/","title":{"rendered":"VW ID.2 Mule Spied, Previews Affordable Electric Hatch And Crossover"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Volkswagen-ID.2-Mule-1024x576-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul>\n<li>The VW ID.2, a new entry-level electric model, is currently under development.<\/li>\n<li>It will utilize the MEB Entry platform, an evolution of the existing architecture.<\/li>\n<li>While initially slated for a 2025 launch, the ID.2&rsquo;s introduction may be delayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Volkswagen introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/03\/volkswagen-id-2all-concept-a-27k-e25k-ev-that-beats-tesla-to-the-punch\/\">ID. 2all concept<\/a> last March and it&rsquo;s inching closer to production as spy photographers have caught a mule undergoing testing on the N&uuml;rburgring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;4d84e4c9-9937-4f84-82c0-c94544ee6f2a&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;6a782b01-facb-45f3-a88f-ddf1b1f97657&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<p>Spied wearing a modified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/vw-id-3\/\">ID.3<\/a> body, the mule largely flies under the radar. However, a closer inspection reveals a charging port has been grafted onto the passenger side front fender. That isn&rsquo;t the only change as the shrunken down rear doors hint at a shorter wheelbase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/2023\/12\/vw-teases-e25k-id-2-suv-coming-in-2026\/\">VW Teases &euro;25k ID.2 Electric SUV Coming In 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, this is a chassis testing mule for the upcoming model, which will ride on the new MEB Entry platform. As the name suggests, it borrows from the current MEB architecture and is focused on affordability.<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-a-mid&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic\"><\/div>\n<p>  window._taboola = window._taboola || [];<br \/>\n  _taboola.push({<br \/>\n    mode: &#8216;thumbnails-oc-2&#215;1&#8217;,<br \/>\n    container: &#8216;taboola-mid-article-thumbnails-organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    placement: &#8216;Mid Article Thumbnails Organic&#8217;,<br \/>\n    target_type: &#8216;mix&#8217;<br \/>\n  });<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/vw\/\">Volkswagen<\/a> has previously said the production ID.2 is targeted to cost less than &euro;25,000 ($27,883). When the concept was introduced last year, the company said the road-going variant would be introduced in 2025, although reports have suggested the model may be delayed. While nothing is official, we&rsquo;re just beginning to see mules, so that seems like a strong possibility.<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VW-ID.2-Mule-821-9.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image-block\"> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<p>                    <img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" src=\"\" alt=\" VW ID.2 Mule Spied, Previews Affordable Electric Hatch And Crossover\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1282\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/VW-ID.2-Mule-821-9-1024x684.jpg\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>        <\/a>  <\/p>\n<p>Regardless of when the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carscoops.com\/tag\/vw-id-2\/\">ID.2<\/a> arrives, Volkswagen has already confirmed it will be front-wheel drive and have &ldquo;particularly efficient drive, battery and charging technology.&rdquo; The company has been coy on specifics, but the concept had a 223 hp (166 kW \/ 226 PS) electric motor and a WLTP range of up to 280 miles (450 km).<\/p>\n<p>The ID.2 is slated to be accompanied by a compact electric crossover. The company said it will arrive in 2026 and a teaser suggested it will look like a rugged hatchback.<\/p>\n<div id=\"e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<div id=\"5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758\" class=\"_ap_apex_ad\"> <\/div>\n<p> var adpushup = window.adpushup  = window.adpushup || {que:[]};<br \/>\n         adpushup.que.push(function() {<br \/>\n             if (adpushup.config.platform !== &#8220;DESKTOP&#8221;){<br \/>\n    adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;5646c171-cb6e-4e2c-8440-49013ca72758&#8221;);<br \/>\n             }<br \/>\nelse{<\/p>\n<p>     adpushup.triggerAd(&#8220;e7c4c913-3924-4b2d-9279-6c00984dd130&#8221;);<br \/>\n}         });<\/p>\n<section class=\"type:slideshow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy \" data-src=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" alt=\"\" src=\"\" data-type=\"inarticle-image\" \/><\/section>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SB-Medien \/ CarScoops<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The VW ID.2, a new entry-level electric model, is currently under development. It will utilize the MEB Entry platform, an evolution of the existing architecture. While initially slated for a 2025 launch, the ID.2&rsquo;s introduction may be delayed. Volkswagen introduced the ID. 2all concept last March and it&rsquo;s inching closer&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":514,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=512"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":515,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/512\/revisions\/515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/514"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/remixskills.me\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}