Volkswagen revised electric car strategy: Large update from 2026

New ways for the ID series

Volkswagen is planning a restart for its ID electric cars. From 2026, comprehensive changes are to be introduced that affect both the design and technology. The aim is to make the ID series more attractive and competitive without giving up the current platform. The changes could surprise customers and the industry alike.

Volkswagen ID models: What's coming in 2026?

The new design for the ID series

Volkswagen has announced that the successful design of the coming VW ID.2 to expand to the entire ID model series. This concept is intended to strengthen the brand and create a clearer identity.

• VW ID.2 as a pioneer:
  • Serial version will be presented at the end of 2025
  • Design sets new standards for all ID models
• Optimized models:
  • Big changes Id.3, Id.4 and Id.5 From 2026

Kai Grünitz, Head of Technical Development at VW, emphasizes that the optimizations will be "larger than expected".

Technical further development of the platforms

MEB platform is used further

Although Volkswagen has set up the development of the MEB+platform, the current MEB technology is to be optimized again. These improvements should make the ID models more competitive before the transition to the new SSP platform takes place.

• MEB optimization from 2026:
  • Efficiency increases
  • Potential cost reductions
• Future of the SSP platform:
  • Long -term focus on innovative technologies

Challenges and opportunities

Volkswagen faces the task of reducing high prices to increase the attractiveness of its electric vehicles. At the same time, the announcement of the major changes from 2026 could burden the current sales figures, since potential buyers could wait for the optimized models.

Nevertheless, VW is confident: With a revised design, new technologies and a stronger positioning in the market, the ID models should again address a wide audience from 2026.

Conclusion: Volkswagen relies on transformation

With the revision of his ID models from 2026, Volkswagen takes an important step towards the future. The combination of a fresh design, technical optimization and the use of the SSP platform promises an exciting development for electromobility. Customers may be excited to see which surprises VW will have in the coming years.

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