Overview
- Volkswagen confirmed on December 19 that it will not produce a 2026 model-year ID. Buzz for the U.S., citing current EV market conditions.
- The company says the model is not canceled, calling it a halo product as it focuses on selling remaining 2025 inventory and prepares for a potential MY27 transition.
- Some dealers told customers the vehicle was being discontinued with current stock as final availability, a characterization Volkswagen disputed.
- U.S. uptake has been modest, with just under 5,000 sales through September 2025 for a van starting around $61,545 and offering an EPA-rated 234 miles of range.
- Costs rose for the Germany-built model due to new import tariffs and the end of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, with recalls and stop-sale actions further undermining momentum.