Volkswagen hits electric milestone of 500,000 ID sales

Just over two years since the first ID.3 model was handed over to customers, German automaker Volkswagen announced this week that it has passed the 500,000 ID. vehicles delivered around the globe.

A total of four ID models are currently on sale around the world, including the ID.3 hatchback, ID.4 crossover SUV and ID.5 coupe crossover SUV, and the ID.6 crossover available in China.

Reaching the half-a-million mark for ID sales comes a year earlier than Volkswagen’s original plans intended, highlighting both the increasing demand for EVs and the success of Volkswagen’s own electrification strategy.

“Delivery of half a million ID.s confirms that the Volkswagen models are being well-received by our customers – all over the world,” said Imelda Labbé, board member for sales, marketing, and after sales at Volkswagen.

“We are on the right track with our electric mobility campaign and our success story continues. Our focus is unchanged – we want to make Volkswagen the most desirable brand for sustainable mobility.”

Despite the persistently constrained supply chain issues affecting the global automotive industry, Volkswagen expects ID sales to continue apace. The order book for ID models around the globe sits at around 135,000, up 65% over the same time in 2021.

“We are doing our utmost to deliver the roughly 135,000 ID.s on order to our customers as quickly as possible,” said Labbé.

“However, due to the persistently strained situation as regards the supply of parts we are repeatedly having to adjust production.”

With plans to produce only electric vehicles in Europe from 2033 onwards and EVs set to account for at least 70% of the company’s sales in Europe, Volkswagen is looking to launch ten new EV models by 2026.

We already know about the ID.Buzz, the latest generation of the iconic Volkswagen Kombi van. On the horizon for Volkswagen is an entry-level e-car with a target price of under €25,000 ($A38,500) and the new flagship Aero B.