Peter Johnson is covering the auto industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, financial writer, and EV enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is a significant reason he pursued a career in investments. If he isn’t telling you about his latest 10K findings, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising, Another monthly subscription? Some Volkswagen EV drivers will now need to pay extra to unlock their vehicle’s full potential. Volkswagen has put performance behind a paywall, at least for ID.3 , Volkswagen wants drivers to pay monthly, yearly, or lifetime fees to unlock horsepower already built into their cars.