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Volkswagen UK Introduces Subscription for Electric Vehicle Horsepower

Volkswagen UK Introduces Subscription for Electric Vehicle Horsepower

ID.3 buyers can unlock performance upgrades via monthly fee
Volkswagen has launched a new subscription model in the UK allowing certain ID.3 electric vehicle owners to unlock additional horsepower for a monthly payment.

The feature, enabled through software, reflects a growing trend in the automotive industry toward pay-as-you-go performance enhancements.
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