Volkswagen Has Canceled Plans to Sell ID.7 EV Sedan in U.S.
All Porsche and Audi EVs are currently built outside the US, making them particularly exposed to an increase in tariffs. The Audi Q5 is built in Mexico, while Porsche EV models are produced in Europe.
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"Due to the ongoing challenging EV climate, Volkswagen has decided to no longer offer the ID.7 to the North American market," Gillies said. "Despite this, electric vehicles continue to be a core part of Volkswagen’s long-term product strategy, and new electric models will continue to be introduced for this market."
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Volkswagen has canceled the ID.7 sedan in North America. The Passat-sized EV was previously slated for launch in Q3 2024. VW says that "the ongoing challenging EV climate" is responsible for the decision.
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Unlike parent company Volkswagen, the Audi and Porsche brands currently have no production sites in America.