Volkswagen has teamed up with Rivian for the fully electric 9th generation Golf. This model will be launched on the market in 2029. Although official information about the vehicle is limited, the new model is expected to go into production next year. In this case of course ID.3 model production may stop.

New compact electric vehicle on the way Scalable System Platform (SSP) will rise above it. As part of the $5.8 billion joint venture that VW and Rivian signed a few weeks ago, the two parties will collaborate on the architecture and software of this model. We will see the first examples of this collaboration in the new Golf. The possible release date of the vehicle is 2029.

The tool will be software based

Volkswagen boss Thomas Schaefer, “We have decided how we are going to produce the software-defined vehicle. This will be done through the joint venture we have established with Rivian, where we will jointly develop the new electrical-electronic architecture. However, we also decided that we wanted to start this journey with a more iconic product. That’s why we’re starting with the Gulf.” he said.

This collaboration was not an unexpected development, but in the automotive industry It seems like an important agreement when it comes to showing the change. Traditional manufacturers now prefer to work with technology-oriented startups.

new electric wave, With Rivian’s experience It will be the first car to be produced.