by Volkswagen Could Release a Powerful Version of the ID.2 R
Volkswagen plans to expand the ID.2 electric vehicle lineup by adding a high-performance ID.2 R version. According to reports, this model could receive a triple-motor system with a power output of around 400 hp, surpassing the performance figures of the Golf R.
According to Autocar, Volkswagen is exploring the possibility of using hub motors to improve dynamics and handling. It is anticipated that the ID.2 R will get one motor at the front, as in the ID.2 GTI, and two additional ones at the rear wheels. This will enable an all-wheel-drive system with intelligent torque distribution.
“This technology can provide impressive handling thanks to predictive torque distribution, roll control via brakes, and dynamic driving modes.”
Testing of the Standard ID.2 Version
Recent spy photos have captured a prototype of the standard ID.2 during testing in the Alps. The car, camouflaged in black-and-white wrap, differs from the ID.2all concept with a redesigned front end, a larger hood, and modified headlights.
The production version is expected to be as spacious as the Golf but priced closer to the Polo. It was initially planned for a 2025 debut but is now expected to launch in 2026. The model will be built on the MEB Entry platform, and the base variant will get around 223 hp and a range of up to 450 km.
The electric vehicle market is constantly growing, and Volkswagen is trying to establish itself in the segment of affordable yet technologically advanced models. The ID.2 R could become an important step in this direction, combining high performance with modern electric drivetrain solutions.
