Volkswagen is not going to carry a deliberate all-electric sedan to the U.S. The corporate will nonetheless construct the ID.7 to promote in different markets.
In an announcement, a VW spokesperson blamed “the continuing difficult EV [electric vehicle] local weather,” including, “Electrical automobiles proceed to be a core a part of Volkswagen’s long-term product technique, and new electrical fashions will proceed to be launched for this market.”
Concerning the ID.7
The ID.7 is a roomy electrical sedan with a sporty liftback profile. Already on sale in Europe and China, VW deliberate to promote it within the U.S. with a selection of two powertrains making both 282 or 355 horsepower.
Dropping it from the lineup earlier than it arrives shouldn’t be a surprising transfer. Volkswagen delayed the mannequin’s U.S. introduction final Might.
People purchased a file variety of EVs final 12 months. However once-rapid gross sales progress has slowed. EV gross sales grew 7.3% in 2024. 2023’s determine had been 49% greater than 2022’s.
VW’s Different EVs Are SUVs or Vans
Volkswagen has two EVs on the market within the U.S. right this moment.
The ID.4 is an all-electric compact SUV with a spread of as much as 291 miles, curvy appears, and a singular LED strip on the base of the windshield that communicates battery cost and turn-by-turn instructions.
The ID. Buzz is an all-electric re-creation of the traditional VW bus with seating for seven and evocative throwback appears.
It lately received the North American Utility Automobile of the 12 months award. However it’s prone to be a uncommon sight for a lot of 2025. Volkswagen has instructed every vendor to count on only one or two to promote in its first 12 months in the marketplace.