EV Grumblings – VW ID.7 Luxury Sedan Delayed or Killed?

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In a terse statement issued by Volkswagen today in Reston, VA, the German automaker said that it is delaying the introduction of the ID.7 sedan in the U.S. and Canada, “as market dynamics continue to change.” Rough translation from AutoInformed: the car market in the US continues to shrink and VW has been a weak player in this segment for decades. More economic dollars and sense can be obtained promoting the ID.Buzz van due in the Fourth Quarter and marketing the already on sale 2024 ID.4 Sport Utility Vehicle. The upcoming tariffs on Chinese batteries and other things may be significant factors as well.  (AutoInformed: Milestones – Volkswagen 75th Anniversary in the United States; Biden Administration Chinese Trade War Tariffs Start August 1)

“In Europe, the ID.7 has been on sale since 2023 and has become an industry standard, winning various international awards and comparison tests. After the introduction of the ID.7 Tourer, customer demand for the models is higher than expected, especially in Germany,” VW said.

“In North America, the brand experienced strong sales in Q1, with 27.5% growth, driven by its SUV segment. We remain committed to electric mobility—this year we have enhanced the range and performance on our all-electric, and we are thrilled to welcome the iconic Microbus back into our lineup with the arrival of the 2025 ID. Buzz in Q4,” VW said.