Volkswagen budget electric car: what we know about the Tesla Model 3 rival

German car giant announces plans to convert two factories into EV plants

VW ID
VW’s ID concept line-up at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show
(Image credit: 2018 Getty Images)

Volkswagen has reportedly given the green light to build an entry-level electric car that will rival Tesla’s Model 3.

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