Abishek D Praphullalumar
Volkswagen is shaking up its electric car strategy with a major update to its EV platform and battery technology. Beginning in 2026, the automaker will roll out its first vehicle featuring a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery the Volkswagen ID.2. This move marks a significant shift away from the current nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries found in VW’s electric lineup, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency.
Following the ID.2, Volkswagen plans to transition its other ID models to an upgraded platform called MEB Plus. This next-gen platform, an evolution of today’s MEB, will support the new LFP battery packs, offering improved affordability while maintaining solid driving range. LFP batteries are gaining popularity industry-wide for their lower production costs and increasingly competitive performance.
To support this shift, Volkswagen is building a new battery plant in Salzgitter, Germany, dedicated to producing LFP packs. Alongside technical changes, the company is also revamping the design language and in-car software of its ID family to stay sharp in a growing EV market.
