MEB+ platform: The Volkswagen Group updates its electric base

The efforts of the Volkswagen Group to electrify its brands are important. Even so, it still has to improve a lot if it wants to be the absolute leader of a new paradigm that will change mobility forever. And his plans, while well-intentioned, are running into a series of problems. The MEB (Modular E-Drive System) platform has not turned out as well as expected. In fact, they are already thinking about their evolution…

As you know, the MEB base arrived at the end of 2019 with the first generation of the Volkswagen ID.3. Then it came to other brands and models of the group, such as Audi, Cupra or Skoda (for Seat "there are still no plans"). The fact is that, given that its rivals are already offering better platforms, the Bavarian group has set out to improve it. The result is the MEB+ platform that will arrive in the coming years and what will be much better…?

The MEB+ platform of the Volkswagen Group will host 10 new models in 2026, including a basic one for around €25.000…

Technically speaking, the MEB+ platform of the Volkswagen Group will be an evolution of the MEB. But conveniently updated to offer significant improvements in sections such as charging, autonomy or the use of a new generation of batteries. In the first place, they indicate that the "filling" of the batteries can be at a speed that will oscillate between 175 to 200 kW. According to the autonomy, could reach up to 700 kilometers.

To offer this range the MEB+ platform is designed to use the new generation of batteries called unit cell. In addition, they do not forget that the software design has given them more than one headache and their goal is to eliminate past problems. A) Yes, digital infrastructure will be simpler and more versatile In order to include Over the Air (OTA) updates that will allow the correction of errors as well as improve the endowment...

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In this section they refer to new active aids for driving as well as the arrival of functions applied to autonomous driving. The result of this new MEB+ platform should be seen in a renewed range of models that will hit the market by 2026. On the roadmap there are planned 10 models spread over the bulk of segments including one "access" with a price that will be around 25 thousand euros.

Also, as an interesting fact, confirm that on the basis of MEB + premium and sports models will also arrive although it is still early to know which brands they will be associated with. According to the Volkswagen Group...

"means another Significant increase in individual choice and comfort, as well as quality and reliability, family values that customers can expect from Volkswagen again in the future»

It will be necessary to be aware of possible developments, especially with regard to the possible arrival of this base to Seat. Amen that also may be available to other external partners As the Bavarian group announced some time ago...

Source - Grupo Volkswagen