December 7th 2022
Volkswagen Group uses Modular Electric Drive System (MEB) architecture for its EVs and plans to enhance its capabilities to stay competitive. The MEB will improve to MEB+, delivering extra drive range and faster-charging ability.
The company has pledged to spend a significant amount to create the technology and “leverage the full potential of this successful platform and ensure that it remains competitive.” The scalable platform renders the company liberty in developing its cars. The position of battery units under the body between axles gives the vehicle more space inside. An example is ID.3, which has the same space as the Passat within the dimensions of a Golf.
As per the details we have, the updated MEB+ architecture will be able to deliver up to 435 miles (700 kilometers) of range and 175-200 kilowatt charging capability. The platform will use VW’s new-generation batteries as well as enhance the architecture’s digital infrastructure, which will significantly boost self-driving abilities.
VW Group will increase the number of MEB-pinned cars in the future. The plan is to create 10 new EVs in the next four years. These will include both performance and high-end cars, one of which will be an entry-level vehicle starting at €25,000 (about $26,271).
We do not know anything further about the Scalable Systems Platform that the company wanted to use for its Trinity vehicle. According to a rumor last month, the company has delayed this task until 2030 owing to software hurdles. Therefore, we should not expect this platform to debut in the next four years, as planned earlier.
VW introduced the MEB platform in 2019, using it for the ID.3, and it has underpinned over 670,000 vehicles so far. It underpins 500,000 ID models alone. Audi, Cupra, and Skoda also employ this architecture for their cars.
VW didn’t tell us when they would launch the new MEB+ platform. Stay tuned for MEB+ updates.
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