Volkswagen may be planning budget EV name ahead of 2027 launch

Volkswagen's newly filed trademark hints at a name for its planned entry-level electric vehicle, expected to launch in 2027 starting at around €20,000.

First covered Nov 13, 2026 · 7:39 AM PT · 2 articles

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19h Electrek Volkswagen may have just hinted at the name of its next affordable EV — Volkswagen is getting ready to launch a new electric car starting at about €20,000 ($22,000) in 2027, and it looks like the entry-level EV may no longer be…

1d Electrek Volkswagen trademark hints at a name for its upcoming affordable €20,000 EV — Volkswagen is getting ready to bring a €20,000 ($22,000) electric car to market in 2027, and it looks like the entry-level EV may no longer be nameless.

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Appeared in: 2026-11-14 (#12)

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