Volkswagen shows off the full potential of electric cars

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Volkswagen has set a new lap record at the Nurburgring, demonstrating the impressive performance capabilities of electric vehicles. The all-electric racer, used as a promotional tool for Volkswagen’s upcoming ID electric vehicles, completed the 20.8km circuit in 6 minutes 5.336 seconds at an average speed of almost 207km/h. This lap record beats many high-performance supercars and hypercars, showcasing the potential of electric cars. The ID.R is a race car designed to showcase the performance potential of electric vehicles, with specific aerodynamic and technical enhancements for the Nurburgring attack. Volkswagen’s ID sub-brand will launch its first electric vehicle in 2020, including a range of all-electric vehicles.

Brands mentioned: Tesla, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Porsche, Nissan, Lamborghini, Nio