Many automakers, including Volkswagen, have ventured into the world of electric vehicles. However, Volkswagen is not just joining the pack of electric vehicles. Instead, it is producing some of the industry’s most innovative electric vehicles, and the German automaker has received awards for its efforts. In 2024, Volkswagen was the proud recipient of the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award in 2024 for its electric drivetrain systems.

2024 AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award

In 2024, Volkswagen won the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award, which is presented to an automaker each year by the Center of Automotive Management (CAM). This prestigious award honors automakers for producing cars that excel in innovative performance and electric mobility. While the award recognizes various areas of innovation, improvements in charging capabilities, extended range, and better power consumption are all key areas.

Along with the categories above, Volkswagen also stands out for making charging convenient for its customers. Volkswagen also impressed CAM with its vehicles’ electric ecosystems. Before receiving the award, Volkswagen explored nearly 1,000 different innovations that would provide its customers with greater advantages in an increasingly competitive global electric vehicle market.

Although it ultimately gave the award to Volkswagen in 2024, CAM considered innovations of nearly 100 car companies in the US, Asia, and Europe before settling on Volkswagen.

Volkswagen’s Electric Vehicle Fleet

Volkswagen’s electric vehicles belong to the class called ‘ID.” There are several vehicles in the electric category. Volkswagen’s popular electric vehicle is called the ID.4. The ID.4 gets just over 200 miles of estimated electric range, and it can charge at home in six hours. The ID.4 received newer, more powerful electric motors in 2024 that increased its power output for both the single-motor and dual-motor configurations.

Another VW electric vehicle is the ID. Buzz, which is an electric van. The Buzz is new to the lineup and is especially recognized for its battery preconditioning system and integrated plug and charging functions. Both features are new for the ID. Buzz and helped Volkswagen win the 2024 CAM award. With three rows of seats, the Buzz is a spacious family car, and it is also available with one or two electric motors.

The newest VW electric car is the ID.7, which is a mid-size sedan. The ID.7 is expected to reach 350 miles of all-electric range. Volkswagen is also equipping the ID.7 with many standard features, and it has a sleek and stylish exterior design. Rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive are both available.

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