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Mercedes-Benz on Thursday took the covers off a third-generation CLA-Class compact sedan, which will offer buyers the choice of electric or hybrid powertrains.

Still in the works, though, are versions tuned by Mercedes-Benz AMG, one of which will be an electric replacement for the current CLA 45. Prototypes for this AMG-tuned CLA-Class EV have been spotted testing, including at the Nürburgring, and Mercedes has confirmed we'll see it in 2026.

Mercedes hasn't provided any specs, but Autocar, citing comments made by Mercedes Chief Technical Officer Markus Schäfer at the CLA-Class launch in Rome, reported that the AMG version will feature advanced axial-flux electric motors developed by Mercedes subsidiary Yasa and a starting output of 500 hp.

The axial-flux motors were previously thought to be limited to AMG's high-end models based on the Affalterbach tuner's own AMG.EA platform, the first of which—an electric GT 4-Door Coupe alternative—is due next year. However, Autocar reported that Mercedes' lineup of compact vehicles based on the MMA platform debuting in the new CLA-Class will also receive the technology. That lineup will include new versions of the CLA-Class Shooting Brake, GLB-Class, and GLA-Class, though it isn't clear if all will get the axial-flux motors.

2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

 Axial-flux motors are both lighter and smaller than conventional radial-flux motors of similar output. Some of the designs weigh as little as 50 pounds but can deliver around 480 hp. However, manufacturing the motors is more difficult than for radial-flux motors, making them a lot less cost-effective.

In addition to the motors, electric AMGs are also expected to benefit from unique battery technologies developed using experience from Mercedes' F1 program, particularly in the areas of energy discharging and recovery but also cooling.

The new CLA-Class is expected to reach U.S. showrooms by the end of the year, arriving as a 2026 model. The AMG will follow, possibly as a 2027 model.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145986_mercedes-benz-amg-cla-first-details

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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Volkswagen is developing an entry-level electric vehicle set to debut in 2027, with a targeted starting price of around 20,000 euros (approximately $21,500). The ID.Every1 concept, unveiled on Wednesday, serves as a direct preview of this model. The name suggests that the production version may be called the ID.1.

Electric vehicles remain out of reach for many buyers due to their higher costs compared to comparable gas and diesel models. However, automakers are working to bridge this gap by introducing more affordable options.

VW plans to launch the ID.2—a subcompact hatchback, possibly carrying the Polo name—in 2026, with a targeted price of under 25,000 euros ($27,000). The design was previewed in 2023 with the ID.2all concept.

A related crossover will follow shortly after, along with sister models from other Volkswagen Group brands. VW has announced that an update on these models will be provided in the fall.

Volkswagen ID.Every1

 

Following these subcompact models, VW will introduce an even smaller electric hatchback, similar to the discontinued e-up! minicar. This production version of the ID.Every1 concept will utilize a lower-cost version of the current MEB dedicated EV platform found in models like the ID.4 and ID.Buzz. This modified platform is designed to be shorter than the standard MEB platform and features a single front-mounted motor. It will also underpin the ID.2 and its sibling models.

In the case of the ID.Every1, the platform supports a 94-hp front-mounted electric motor, a battery with a minimum range of 155 miles on the WLTP cycle (a lower figure is expected on the stricter EPA cycle), and a top speed of 81 mph. The concept measures just under 153 inches in length—comparable to a Mini Cooper—and offers seating for four, along with 10.8 cubic feet of rear storage.

Volkswagen ID.Every1

 The production version of the ID.Every1 is not expected to be sold in the U.S., as VW said the concept was designed for the European market. However, its design language will influence future VW models, including some that may be introduced in the U.S. This new aesthetic, created by VW design chief Andreas Mindt and his team, presents a friendlier look for the brand’s vehicles.

“The ID.Every1 has a self-assured appearance but remains likable, thanks to details such as the dynamic front lights and the smiling rear,” Mindt said in a statement. “These design elements make it more than just a car; they give it character and an identity that people can relate to.”

VW's push for more affordable EVs is part of its broader plan to launch nine new models by 2027. Looking further ahead, the automaker will introduce vehicles based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. VW is already preparing its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, to manufacture SSP-based models, beginning with the next-generation Mk9 Golf. A related T-Roc crossover will also be built in Wolfsburg.

While no exact timeline has been provided, the first SSP-based model was originally scheduled for 2026, though it is now expected to arrive in 2028 or later. The SSP platform is still set to underpin most of VW Group’s future EVs, featuring shared battery cells and common software across the lineup.

Source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145682_vw-id-every1-concept-revealed

 

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
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