Major car brand 'to launch EV version' of popular model next year

Major car brand 'to launch EV version' of popular model next year

A MAJOR car brand is set to launch an electric version of one of its most popular models next year – and it’s tipped to be even faster than the current flagship. Volkswagen is reportedly preparing to unveil an electric GTI hot hatch, based on its ID.3 model, with a launch expected in 2026, according to Motor1.com. GettyThe new ID.3 GTI will carry the legendary GTI badge[/caption] SuppliedThe ID.3 GTI will deliver around 335hp, that’s 13hp more t…

GTX is the only partially comparable sports equipment variant for the electric ID models, but GTI will be coming soon. VW had already indicated this step for ID.2 (concept in the title picture) and will probably also go for ID.3, which is already available today as GTX and GTX performance. In recent days it has been known that VW wants to maintain ID.3 not only beyond the coming years, but has already planned another large facelift for 2026. Thi…

Volkswagen Could Launch an Electric GTI Next Year

A new report from Germany claims VW will roll out a GTI version of the ID.3 electric hatchback in 2026 with more power than the current GTX version.