If you buy a Volkswagen in the future, you will partly drive a Hyundai

If you buy a small all-electric Volkswagen in the future, chances are you’ll be driving a car that’s partly Hyundai. The German and Korean automobile manufacturers will work closely together.

Volkswagen previously inked a deal with Xpeng and SAIC for at least two Chinese models and platform development. The deal with Hyundai is much more focused on Europe.

The cooperation between Hyundai and Volkswagen

Volkswagen will use battery packs from Hyundai Mobis, the manufacturer’s subsidiary that makes components for cars. And not only for Hyundais, but also for Volkswagen in the future.

And it’s not covers or interior parts that Hyundai supplies to the Germans, but the complete battery pack including all associated hardware and software.

The battery packs are to be used not only for Volkswagen cars, but for the entire Volkswagen Group. Cupras and Skodas also receive the parts.

The cars, which will receive Hyundai technology, will be based on VW’s new generation of EV platforms. It is expected that these will be the cheaper electric cars in the model range, for example the ID.2.

factory in Spain

Hyundai Mobis will even open a new battery factory in Spain near the Volkswagen plant where the small electric models are built.

By manufacturing the battery pack externally, VW may be able to save money. This allows them to market the electric cars more cheaply.

It needs low-cost production. The brand wants to sell the Volkswagen ID.2 for less than 25,000 euros. You can see what you get for the money in the video below.