Volkswagen’s flagship electrical sedan, the ID. 7, is not going to launch within the US this 12 months as anticipated. Regardless that EV gross sales are slipping within the US, the ID.7 is not going to arrive till no less than 2025.
The ID.7 is already offered in Europe and China, however US consumers must wait (no less than) somewhat longer.
In Might, Volkswagen delayed the ID.7 launch indefinitely within the US. The corporate mentioned the transfer was due to altering market situations with out giving a particular date for the deliberate introduction.
Though a launch date had not been introduced, the ID.7 was anticipated to be launched within the US later this 12 months as a 2025 mannequin 12 months.
Some Volkswagen sellers are weary of the brand new EV sedan. The ID.7 has been a giant subject throughout current conferences, in keeping with John Luciano, a VW Nation Supplier Advisory Council member and proprietor of Avenue Volkswagen in Texas.
“We introduced up somewhat little bit of warning behind it,” Luciano mentioned earlier this 12 months (through Automotive Information).
When will Volkswagen launch the ID.7 within the US?
Though particular costs haven’t been revealed, Luciano mentioned it’s “undoubtedly a $50,000 to $60,000 automobile, with out incentives.” He added, “Is there any likelihood of it being aggressive?” Some really feel it could now be.
At 195.3″ lengthy, 73.3″ extensive, and 60.5″ tall, VW’s ID.7 is in regards to the measurement of the discontinued Passat (194″ lengthy x 73″ extensive x 59″ tall).
A giant purpose sellers are cautious about VW’s new EV is America’s rising desire for bigger vans and SUVs. With costs anticipated to begin at above $50,000, the electrical sedan faces stiff competitors from luxurious rivals.
Though the ID.7 launch was delayed indefinitely, we might nonetheless see the flagship electrical sedan within the US by the tip of 2025.
In accordance with Volkswagen Group of America CEO Pablo Di Si, the ID.7 might nonetheless hit the US market as quickly as 2025 (through Automotive Information). VW’s chief mentioned the ID.7 will “most likely” launch in 2025, relying on demand.
The ID.7 was initially anticipated to launch within the second half of 2024. Volkswagen’s choice comes regardless of gross sales of its sole EV, the ID.4, slipping 58% in Q3 from final 12 months.
In March, we realized the ID.7 shall be accessible in Professional S and Professional S Plus trim choices. Each variants shall be supplied with RWD and 4MOTION AWD powertrains. In Europe, the ID.7 begins at round $60,000 (55,000 euros) and has a WLTP vary of as much as 435 miles (702 km).
With the electrical ID.Buzz minibus arriving within the US this fall, Volkswagen will doubtless see an uptick in EV gross sales. Will the ID.7 be a part of it subsequent 12 months?
