Volkswagen’s high-tech electric SUV launches in China for under $35,000

Volkswagen launched the ID.UNYX 08, starting at under $35,000 in China. The fully connected electric SUV is Volkswagen’s first EV co-developed with XPeng.

Volkswagen’s first custom-tailored EV rolls out in China

After BYD ended Volkswagen’s 15-year run as China’s top-selling car brand in 2023, Volkswagen is looking to make a comeback. However, the German automaker’s all-electric vehicles dropped 63% in the first quarter ahead of its biggest EV offensive yet.

As part of its “In China, for China” strategy, Volkswagen is going on the offensive, with plans to launch a new EV every two weeks on average this year, starting with the ID.UNYX 08.

The ID.UNYX 08 is Volkswagen’s first fully connected, purely electric full-size SUV developed through its partnership with XPeng.