Volkswagen announced Wednesday that it will delay the arrival of its ID.7 electric hatchback to the United States and Canada.
VW did not provide a revised timeline for the ID.7’s arrival. It was originally expected later this year, for the 2025 model year.
In a statement about the delay, the company cited two reasons behind the change: changing market dynamics and stronger-than-anticipated demand for the Tourer variant in Europe.
“After introductions ID.7 Traveler, customer demand for these models is higher than expected, especially in Germany,” Volkswagen of America said. The ID.7 hatchback went on sale in Europe last year, while the ID.7 Tourer, the wagon version, is currently being delivered there.
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer 2025
The company confirmed to Green Car Reports that this does not affect the timing of ID.Buzz’s US rollout, which is expected to arrive in late 2024. VW ID.4 2024 electric SUV are also hitting dealerships, with some lineups featuring improved looks, more power and improved range.
Earlier this month, VW revealed the first US feature set for its product. ID.Buzz electric vehicleIt’s expected to arrive in the US in long-wheelbase form about two years after arriving in Europe.
Volkswagen ID.7
in one VW ID.7 2025 preview driveMore than a year ago, Green Car Reports found the ID.7 handles well and offers plenty of passenger space, in an aerodynamically savvy package that maximizes range. But VW decided not to bring the ID.7 to the US with the widest driving range, with the largest battery configuration and fastest charging.
In general, Volkswagen chose to launch electric vehicle products in the US later than in its home market of Europe. However it is working to add a series Affordable American-made electric trucks from the new Scout EV brand. They are set for first deliveries in the US in 2026.
