Volkswagen is gearing up for an increase in the number of electric cars in the Baltics by increasing its most popular ID. availability of family cars in Latvia.
The brand has started pre-sale of the modernized version of ID.3, the most popular Volkswagen electric car in the Baltic States. The new Volkswagen ID.3 is available at a price starting at 41,200 EUR. Fans of electric SUVs can also take advantage of Volkswagen’s current special offer and order the ID.4 at a price starting at EUR 47,300.
“We have noticed that the popularity of electric cars in the Baltic States continues to grow, therefore, in accordance with Volkswagen’s goal to be as close as possible to its customers, we are constantly looking for various opportunities to surprise them. This time we have two great news: the long-awaited upgraded ID.3 pre-sale and a special offer for ID.4 lovers. I can claim that the all-electric Volkswagen ID. family cars that meet the highest standards of quality and comfort have never been so accessible in the Baltic States. Special prices together with the state support program and fast delivery times provide a unique opportunity to switch to sustainable mobility,” says Justas Nekrošius, Volkswagen Brand Manager in the Baltic States.
State aid program in the amount of EUR 4,500 for new IDs for buyers of new electric cars. models can be purchased even more advantageously. Using support, the renewed ID.3 can be purchased in Latvia at a price starting from 36,700 EUR. On the other hand, ID.4 – starting from 42,800 EUR.
The upgraded ID.3 is already on its way
According to Nekrošus, the latest generation ID.3 with its renewed design, higher quality materials and the most modern assistant systems is highly anticipated in the Baltic States. The current ID.3 is the most popular Volkswagen ID of all time. family model in the Baltic States, whose sales figures exceed the sales volumes of all other electric car models combined.
Even before the world premiere of the new ID.3, Volkswagen’s official dealer centers in the Baltic States have received dozens of customer requests for the purchase of a new car. It just goes to show how hot this model is.
“In addition to the latest software, the compact electric car has a renewed exterior and a different interior design. The color palette is enhanced with new colors such as olive green, while the use of high-quality non-animal origin materials reflects Volkswagen’s strategy to create a fully sustainable electric ID. family. These and other innovations leave a lasting impression. Although it was originally planned that the renewed ID.3 would reach customers at the end of this year, we now know that we will not have to wait that long and the first cars will arrive in the Baltic countries already this summer. But by ordering now, customers will receive their car in the Baltics at the end of summer, beginning of autumn,” says Nekrošus.
A breath of progress in the compact class
The modernized ID.3 confirms that Volkswagen brings its characteristic strengths to the world of electromobility: the highest level of quality and production, digital services with added value and new driver assistance systems that ensure even greater comfort and safety.
The modernized ID.3 uses Artvelours Eco microfiber material for the door trim and seat covers, which consists of 71% recycled materials obtained from at least one-time use of plastic waste. Materials of animal origin are also not used in the salon.
The EV charging experience has been made easier and simpler. For example, Plug & Charge – where the car authenticates itself and starts the charging process as soon as the car is connected to charging. Likewise, the smart electric vehicle route planner (Electric Vehicle Route Planner) schedules charging points for longer journeys to ensure that the destination is reached as quickly as possible.
ID.4 special offer
Volkswagen’s first electric SUV, the ID.4 was the most popular ID last year. family model in the Baltic States. Demand is expected to remain strong this year, boosted by model availability – ordering a new Volkswagen ID.4 now will see it produced and delivered within 3 months.
“Currently, the ID.4 is our flagship of comfort in the electric car segment. The 4.85-meter-long electric car, built on the MEB platform, has a very spacious cabin and the latest control and information display, while the entertainment and assistant systems make the trip easier and more enjoyable,” says Nekrošus.
All ID.4s sold in Latvia are equipped with next-generation remotely updateable software and have a five-year warranty. The floor-mounted battery ensures a low center of gravity and optimal weight distribution. Up to 21-inch wheels emphasize the sportiness of the electric SUV, while 16 cm ground clearance facilitates off-road driving.
ID.4’s athletic proportions underline its distinctly modern appearance. The clean and sleek design lines provide improved aerodynamics, reducing the drag coefficient to 0.28. Diode lights are included as standard, both front and rear. Optional equipment includes IQ.Light LED matrix headlights, providing intelligent high beam control.
A promising future
In 2022, Volkswagen ID. sales volumes of family electric cars in the Baltic countries increased by 22%. The representatives of the brand expect that this year the growth will be even higher and by the end of the year ID. sales of family cars will make up about 15% of Volkswagen’s total portfolio.
“The electric car market is growing and will continue to grow not only in the Baltic States, but also throughout Europe, and Volkswagen is committed to being at the forefront of these changes. The company’s strategy predicts that by 2030 Volkswagen’s share of the European electric car market will reach 80%. In achieving this goal, the most important role will be played by a wide range of electric car models, so by 2026 we plan to launch ten new electric car models on the market,” reveals Nekrošus.
New from Volkswagen this year is the modernized ID.3, the electric ID. Buzz and sedan ID.7. ID.2all – a fully electric Volkswagen whose price will not exceed EUR 25,000 – is planned to go on sale in two years. It will be followed by a compact class electric SUV in 2026. And despite the challenges, Volkswagen does not forget the idea of offering an electric car on the market at a price not exceeding 20,000 EUR. With all these models, the manufacturer will already provide the widest range of electric cars compared to other competitors by 2026.
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