Volkswagen Delays ID.7 Electric Sedan in North America

Volkswagen confirmed Wednesday that its outstanding ID.7 all-electric sedan, a rare car in the US, won't be coming to the US.

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Changes in "market dynamics" and high US SUV sales are cited.

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VW planned to debut its first electric non-SUV in the US with the ID.7 in Europe 2023. After releasing the ID.7 Tourer,

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the sedan's station wagon, the carmaker says demand is "higher than expected, especially in Germany."

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The retro-inspired ID Buzz microbus EV and upgraded 2024 ID.4 SUV with increased EPA range and performance will arrive in the US this year.

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The need for a new four-door family car is disappointing but is typical in the US, where SUVs and trucks replace sedans.

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The ID.7 sedan would compete with Hyundai's Ioniq 6 and Tesla's revised Model 3.

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Most US all-electric cars are premium models like the Lucid Air and Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE, which cost over $70,000.

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Volkswagen's delay follows Volvo's EX90 and Ford's next-generation EV delays. Despite rising US EV sales, several pure-

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electric automakers are losing money due to price cutbacks, charging issues, and political objectives.

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Legacy automakers may rely on gas automobiles to earn money.

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