Volkswagen To Launch Electric Phaeton in 2020

The Volkswagen Phaeton EV will launch in 2020 according to a report in Autocar UK.

According to the magazine, VW insiders have stated that the electric Phaeton will share its platform architecture, drive system and battery technology with the upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron.

While it was initially thought the Phaeton EV would be launched before 2020, the project has been delayed as part of the cost cutting measures in the wake of the emissions scandal. The EV is expected to compete with the Tesla Model S when it hits the streets in 2020.