Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs
TechCrunch·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Volkswagen will stop producing the all-electric ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee factory, shifting focus to gas-powered vehicles like the Atlas SUV. Current U.S. inventory will last until 2027. ID.4 sales dropped 55% in 2024 but recovered 31% in 2025. The company cites lower-than-expected EV demand and removal of federal tax credits. VW plans to introduce new high-volume gas vehicles at the plant.
Key Entities
VolkswagenID.4Chattanooga, TennesseeAtlas SUVU.S. automakerEV demandfederal tax credit