Volkswagen to Put More EVs in U.S. Product Mix

Volkswagen are accelerating their electric vehicle plans, with CEO Ralf Brandstätter pledging more than 50% of the VW-brand sales in the U.S. will be fully electric by 2030. Previously, Volkswagen had announced EVs would be 35% of U.S. sales by the end of this decade. VW also are suggesting up to 70% of their cars sold in Europe and 50% of models sold in China will be fully electric by 2030.

This year, they’re planning the introduction of three ID-badged SUV models: the all-wheel-drive ID.4 GTX, the ID.5, and the Chinese-market ID.6. These will be followed next year by production versions of the ID.Buzz MPV and ID.Vizzion luxury wagon concepts. Brandstätter also confirms an entry-level ID model, likely to be sold under the name ID.1, is planned for launch in 2025, about two years later than originally planned.