VW Delays Launch of ID.7 in the US

PLUS: Callum Skye, Kia EV3, and VinFast VF3.

If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. VW Not in a Hurry to Challenge the Tesla Model 3      If you've been waiting for an electric midsize sedan from Volkswagen, you will have to wait a bit longer. The automaker unexpectedly announced this week that the ID.7 sedan's introduction to North America has been delayed, and has given no indication of when it might make it here.    Why is the ID.7 delayed?    Volkswagen certainly gave one strong hint, but the answer is far from clear.    "As market dynamics continue to change, Volkswagen is delaying the introduction of the ID.7 sedan in the U.S. and Canada," the automaker said in a statement. READ THE FULL STORY 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST Is EV Excess with Attitude       From its time as a trim variant to its turn being the nameplate of Chevrolet's pickup line, the Silverado carries weight. Both literally, and figuratively, so it only makes sense to keep it evolving with the times—and boy, those times are changing.    Initially rolled out under its work-truck branded W/T lineup, the Silverado is now ready for primetime consumers, and with a primetime price tag.    If you wanted a stripped-out BEV pickup from Chevy, that might be coming down the line eventually, but the brand is kicking off its consumer-facing models with a high-end First Edition RST model. What that means is that this Silverado EV has every option available thrown its way—including a massive battery pack, a pair of motors, and standard 24-inch wheels.     Read more about the Silverado EV RST here. READ THE FULL STORY Will the VinFast VF3'S Range Be Long Enough?         VinFast has just opened pre-orders for its smallest electric offering, which is expected to debut in its home market with a price just below $13,000.    VinFast claims that it has racked up just under 30,000 pre-orders in under three days, with deliveries set to start later this summer in its home country.    What does the VF3 promise?    A single motor out back producing 43 hp and 81 lb-ft of torque, drawing juice from an 18.6-kWh battery.    The VF3's range is a separate and nuanced discussion, as in the very generous NEDC cycle it's rated at a very optimistic 130 miles. The official EPA figures, which we won't know for a while, could be quite a bit lower. READ THE FULL STORY Here's How Much the Tiny Callum Skye EV Will Cost READ MORE Kia EV3 Sticks with Cool Concept Style for Production Version READ MORE This Carmaker Is Still Betting on Driverless Buses READ MORE What to Expect from Honda's EV and Hybrid Future READ MORE Big Lithium Processing Plant Planned For in Oklahoma READ MORE Fisker's Woes Leave Magna Steyr Scrambling to Make Up $400 Million Loss READ MORE Spread the word: If you know someone interested in staying on top of the rapidly growing EV segment, feel free to pass this newsletter along. SIGN UP Follow Us Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice | CA Notice at Collection Autoweek is a publication of Hearst Autos. ©2024 Hearst Autos, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This email was sent by Hearst Autos, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-3779 https://link.autoweek.com/oc/5e72241397a2142fca606ee4l4naq.111y/33a964fc