Volkswagen will stop producing internal combustion engine vehicles before 2035

To make its electric offer more attractive, Volkswagen plans to launch an affordable compact car and an SUV derived from the ID 3.

Already committed to electrifying its range, Volkswagen will go even further in that direction. The German manufacturer has no real choice because in Europe, the sale of thermal cars must be banned by 2035.

Volkswagen will cease selling combustion engine vehicles on the Old Continent by 2033 at the latest, two years before the deadline. This information was confirmed by Thomas Schäfer, the new head of the brand.

This shift will naturally have significant repercussions on the manufacturer’s lineup, which will undergo profound changes in the coming years. Volkswagen will gradually restructure its offerings around electric models. At the end of this process, Volkswagen’s catalog will be less extensive compared to today, despite the addition of new electric models.

10 new Volkswagen electric models by 2026

Thomas Schäfer confirmed the arrival of an entry-level small electric car, specifying that it would be available in a crossover version with sportier connotations. A compact SUV based on the ID 3 is also expected soon. In total, 10 new Volkswagen electric models will be launched by 2026.

Volkswagen also promises to pay special attention to the finish of its new models. It’s true that the German manufacturer has regressed in this area in recent years. Haptic controls on the steering wheel, considered inconvenient by many customers, will be replaced by physical buttons.

In the immediate future, Volkswagen must focus on launching the ID Buzz, the modern electric reinterpretation of the van. Priced at over €55,000, this model is not expected to generate large sales volumes, but it remains important for the brand, at least symbolically.

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