VW Is Considering A Fast, R-Badged EV – And It Could Be An SUV

The huge German car maker is examining the best way to begin a hot range of electric cars, as part of a wider mission to transform the R sub-brand for a new era
VW Is Considering A Fast, R-Badged EV – And It Could Be An SUV

Volkswagen’s ‘ID’ range of electric cars could gain a faster R-badged spin-off, if the company decides it’s viable, and it could use an SUV body.

It’s understood that the firm is currently testing early-stage prototypes for viability, off the back of the impressive Pikes Peak record run in the electric ID R, but packaging and cooling for the extra batteries and larger motors are causing issues within a road-going chassis.

The ID Vizzion concept, which may never see production if current saloon sales trends continue
The ID Vizzion concept, which may never see production if current saloon…

Importantly, though, Volkswagen is planning R-badged electric models. Jost Capito, who runs the R division and is the man currently charged (pun intended) with bringing R into the electric propulsion sphere, told Autocar:

“If we do an R electric car, then it will be a proper R, or else it wouldn’t make sense.”

VW Is Considering A Fast, R-Badged EV – And It Could Be An SUV

The tricky bit isn’t making it go fast, he told the British magazine, but finding the right balance between that and the driving range and usability that a future Volkswagen road-going EV has to offer. If extra space is needed for more batteries, Capito hinted that it could necessitate an SUV body style; currently the eventual production variant of the ID Crozz. He said:

“[Choosing which base model to adapt] depends on how we define performance vehicles. You need the space for motors and batteries, and the battery technology. It’s more complex than in the past with performance engines.”

The ID hatchback is another option, but lacks space for extra batteries
The ID hatchback is another option, but lacks space for extra batteries

Volkswagen’s 671bhp ID R electric Pikes Peak prototype racer last month took the outright record for the hill climb’s current course layout with a 7m57.148s sprint, averaging over 90.5mph over the 12.42-mile uphill course.

Source: Autocar

Comments

Tomislav Celić

Please don’t put fast and SUV in the same sentence, please

08/03/2018 - 10:31 |
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OI BIC BOY

08/03/2018 - 10:42 |
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OI BIC BOY

08/03/2018 - 10:42 |
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What about the AMG, M and Porsche SUVs? Or the Levante/Stelvio QV?

You have a point though

08/03/2018 - 11:19 |
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Anonymous

Eww, nasty. I really do not understand the appeal of SUVs, especially if you live in a city.

08/03/2018 - 10:56 |
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FLixy Madfox

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Because they tend to offer great forward visibility, peace of mind that you’re safer (even though you might not be), and tend to be very comfortable.

08/03/2018 - 14:16 |
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JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

I understand SUV’s, I’m not one of those sore ‘real car guys’ who hates them as a life goal, but fast SUV’s are as useless as me trying to play football.

08/03/2018 - 11:25 |
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This^^^

08/03/2018 - 11:40 |
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Fast 7 seat SUVs are the best way to scare 6 people in one go

08/04/2018 - 03:12 |
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Destroya

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08/03/2018 - 12:15 |
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Pulling a Ford!?

Ford pulled a Mitsubishi if I remember

08/03/2018 - 12:42 |
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Except that the new vw isn’t ruining a good name

08/03/2018 - 12:59 |
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€urodriver (Quattrosquad) (Group F50)

Next up: next impreza wrx is an electric suv or what? All the things i like are becoming suv’s

08/03/2018 - 12:38 |
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Well, the new Lancer will be an SUV.

08/03/2018 - 17:10 |
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welshtoast
08/03/2018 - 12:42 |
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Do ya have the original image?

08/03/2018 - 13:18 |
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Mojo Jojo

Anything but a Crossover 🤮🤮

08/03/2018 - 15:05 |
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Griffin Mackenzie

smfh

08/03/2018 - 17:31 |
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Anonymous

Make the vizzion into a wagon, that should bring in alot of sales

08/03/2018 - 18:02 |
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Anthony 15

Why are all good car companies going full Mitsubishi

08/03/2018 - 22:20 |
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