Volkswagen is charging ahead with its electrification strategy, confirming that its game-changing project Trinity EV will go into production in 2026.
The company claims project Trinity will deliver charging times that are “as fast as refuelling” a petrol automobile and says that the EV will set new standards for driving range. Volkswagen hasn’t yet confirmed a figure, but the brand is adamant that its new architecture will make project Trinity the class leader thanks to a focus on reducing weight – a current weakness of EVs.

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VW will also significantly advance autonomous driving technology with project Trinity. From launch, the EV will be offered with level 2 driver assistance tech, not unlike many systems on the market today.
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However, this is just the beginning, as the automobile will feature all the necessary hardware for level 4 automated driving – and the function will be unlocked as soon as regulations allow. That means the automobile can drive itself, (normally within a specific geo-fenced area), without the need for close human supervision or intervention.
The system would assume so much control over the vehicle that the driver could direct their attention to other matters, such as online shopping or replying to emails. legislation has been slow to respond to such technology, but Mercedes recently gained approval from the German government for a similar level 3 system, paving the way for other manufacturers.