Volkswagen aims to offer widest electric range in Europe with 10 new ID. models by 2026

Volkswagen aims to offer widest electric range in Europe with 10 new ID. models by 2026

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is set to unveil its latest all-electric flagship model, the ID.7, on Monday, April 17th, with a global premiere scheduled to take place simultaneously in Europe, China, and the US. The new model, positioned at the top end of the upper mid-size class, boasts a range of innovative features, including a high-end infotainment system and cutting-edge assist systems. The ID.7 is the third EV presented by Volkswagen this year and is part of a wider commitment to offering a range of 10 all-electric ID. models by 2026. As well as being manufactured in Germany, the ID.7 will be produced in China and will be the next global electric model. By 2026, Volkswagen aims to offer the widest electric range of all manufacturers in Europe, from an entry-level model to a new electric compact SUV and the ID.7 as the flagship electric model. In North America, Volkswagen is set to invest over seven billion euros in the electric and digital transformation of its brand by 2027, with the ID.7 scheduled for release in 2024, following the sales of the ID. Buzz in the USA and Canada starting in 2023.

(PRESS RELEASE) WOLFSBURG, 14-Apr-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The anticipation is building: this coming Monday, 17 April, the new ID.7 will simultaneously celebrate its world premiere in Europe, China and the USA. Almost five metres long and with a new efficient drive, long ranges and premium technologies, the ID.7 is positioned at the top end of the upper mid-size class. Following the new ID.3 and the compact ID. 2all02 concept vehicle, the comfortable limousine for long distance travel is the third electric vehicle presented by Volkswagen this year. They all belong to the total of ten new ID. models that Volkswagen will launch by 2026 – in Europe, as well as in other global regions such as the USA and China.

“Parallel to our electric offensive in Europe, we are also focusing on Asia and North America. The ID.7 is an extremely important model for Volkswagen in China, Canada and the USA. It impresses with plenty of space, innovative assist systems and modern features like a high-end infotainment system. Our customers will receive a genuine premium package with the first all-electric flagship model from Volkswagen,” explains Imelda Labbé, Member of the Board of Management for Sales, Marketing and Aftersales of the Volkswagen brand.

As a reflection of the international importance of the model, the world premiere on 17 April will take place with broadcast links to China, the USA and four major European cities. The live stream will start at 2:00 pm CEST.

For Volkswagen, the new ID.7 is a further milestone on its path to offering a purely electric model range. Already by 2026, Volkswagen will offer the widest electric range of all manufacturers in Europe – from the entry-level model for less than 25,000 euros, to a new electric compact SUV, and up to the ID.7 as the flagship electric model.

The ID.7 will be the next global electric model. In China, the ID.7 will round off the top of the range, alongside the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.603 electric product lines offered there. There will also be three new ID. models on the North American market in future. Sales of the ID. Buzz04 in the USA and Canada will already start in 2023, and the ID.7 is scheduled to follow in 2024. Together with the ID.4 produced in Chattanooga, the ID.7 and ID. Buzz will accelerate the electric offensive in America. By 2027, Volkswagen will invest more than seven billion euros in the electric and digital transformation of the Volkswagen brand in North America.

Worldwide production now starting. The ID.7 will be produced in the German plant in Emden for the European and North American markets. Volkswagen has invested more than one billion euros in the transformation of the North German plant into an electric mobility production site. In China, the counterparts of the ID.7 are to be produced locally.

Media Contact:

Philipp Dörfler
Spokesperson ID.7 | Electronics Architecture, Software and Features, Cyber Security
Tel. +49 (0) 5361 / 9-87633
philipp.doerfler@volkswagen.de

SOURCE: Volkswagen