New Volkswagen Phaeton is electrically

Posted on 13-10-2015 at 11:47 by sir_smokalot – 44 Comments”

To the status of the Phaeton project was the last days out loud doubted, but VW expresses this worry in the head. Yes, there will be a new Phaeton, and surprise: he is electric.

The original Phaeton dates back from 2002, and was the pet project of Ferdinand Piech (78). The short from the grace of disused old master is a few enemies to lose in Wolfsburg, and recently came pointedly in a thick red Bentley vrouwlief Ursula behind the wheel) through the VW main entrance Wolfsburg in drive. Or is he also something to do with the next Phaeton will have however to be seen.

‘The future is electric‘

In the construction of the new flagship will be as a bouncer, opted for a powertrain that is guaranteed to no NOx or CO2 emissions; Volkswagen opts for the new Phaeton for a pure electric drive, with enough juice for long distances. The intention is that future electric models on an EIA platform , with a range of 250 to 500 km. In addition to passenger cars, this is the EIA principle, also in light commercial vehicles is applicable.

If they have the Porsche love questions, they may probably make use of techniques from the Mission E, which is around 2018, it is expected.

In addition to this electric bouncer will be the most sold Phaetons, of course, just a combustion engine (possibly supported by hybrid systems), but the announcement is a smart move. A bit of positive news could VW hard to use with all the negativity that the group in the last few weeks in the media circles.