Volkswagen AG is setting up its own charging and electricity unit, the latest measure to make the German manufacturer's upcoming battery-car range more attractive to buyers. Elli, the group's new brand, will supply households with renewable power and at-home charging systems as well as offer charging infrastructure for offices and shopping centers. Elli's portfolio will take shape over the course of this year, with the launch timed to the roll-out of VW's I.D. electric-car line in 2020.