Volkswagen unveils its most affordable EV yet - ID.Every1

• Anonymous

20k for a complete POS with 130 speed and 250 range limit.. on paper.. less irl.. AAAHAHAHAHAHAH......
DOA and hopefully the final nail in the coffin of VW.

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• 2 hours ago
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• Pino
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Anonymous, 5 hours agoLooks not bad. But serious question, why do EVs go front drive, when electric motor integrat... moreGood question. I asked Claude for you. Here's the answer:
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Electric vehicles commonly use front-wheel drive for several practical reasons, despite the fact that electric motors can indeed integrate well into rear axles.

Front-wheel drive offers better traction in slippery conditions since the weight of the battery and motor over the drive wheels improves grip. It's also generally more space-efficient and cost-effective to manufacture. Many EVs are built on platforms adapted from existing front-wheel drive internal combustion vehicles, leveraging established manufacturing processes.

That said, we're seeing increasing diversity in EV drivetrains. Many high-performance EVs use rear-wheel drive for better weight distribution and handling characteristics. All-wheel drive EVs with motors at both axles are becoming more common too, offering the benefits of both configurations.

So while electric motors do integrate well with rear axles (as seen in Tesla's rear-drive models), front-wheel drive remains popular for practical engineering, cost, and consumer preference reasons.

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• 5 hours ago
• m2B

• Anonymous

Looks not bad. But serious question, why do EVs go front drive,
when electric motor integrates so good into rear axle?

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• 5 hours ago
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• Jack

Nice looking car, but 2027 is a little late to the party. Competitors are ready with sub 20000 EUR cars from late 2025.

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• 6 hours ago
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