VW shifts funding focus to software to catch Tesla

The launch of VW's ID3 mass-market electric hatchback was marred by software problems. (Ingo Barenschee)

November 17, 2020 07:30 AM

Volkswagen Group is shifting funding priorities from electric vehicles to software over the next five years to close the gap with Tesla.

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