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“Third world” for EVs: VW says electric ID range won’t be in Australia for years – The Driven
Volkswagen calls the Australian government’s EV policy “embarassing” and accuses it of being in “automotive third world”.
Volkswagen says its ID.3 and ID.4 electric vehicles are unlikely to arrive in Australia by 2023, as previously foresadowed, after accusing Australia of being “hostile” to EVs, with little if any support and encouragement from federal and state governments.
Volkswagen says the ID.4, a small electric SUV, would likely cost around $60,000 in Australia, while the ID.3, a Golf-sized electric hatchback, would be less than that.
The company’s Australia boss Michael Bartsch had previously said 2023 was…
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