Volkswagen's Golf EV Gets Pushed Back To The End Of The Decade

"“We have a fantastic line-up now that we do not need an electric Golf in 2028,” said Schafer. “We are well set with what we have in our portfolio with our vehicles.”"

"The battery-powered hatchback was originally planned to debut in 2028, based on the Volkswagen Group's new SSP platform, which is being developed in collaboration with Rivian. Now, though, the German brand's head honcho has also hinted that the new platform is also being delayed once again."

"Earlier this year, Volkswagen facelifted the ID.3 electric hatchback, which is roughly the same size as the current-generation Golf, renaming it ID.3 Neo. If the legacy automaker's de facto four-year model lifespan stays strong, then the Golf EV will likely debut sometime in 2030. The refreshed Volkswagen ID.3 Neo debuted recently in Europe. It will likely remain on sale until 2030, making the electric Volkswagen Golf redundant until then."

"Schafer said that the first vehicles to use it will come from Audi, then Porsche, then Volkswagen. That said, Porsche was supposed to use the SSP platform for its upcoming flagship SUV, but the marque ultimately dropped that idea, going for the gas-first Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) architecture."

Volkswagen has pushed the electric Golf’s debut to the end of the decade, with the CEO stating there is no need for the hatchback before 2028. The original plan targeted a 2028 launch using the Volkswagen Group’s SSP platform developed with Rivian. The CEO also suggested the platform timeline may slip again. Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.3 into the ID.3 Neo, which is similar in size to the current Golf, and the model is expected to remain on sale until around 2030. Volkswagen is also expanding its electric lineup with the ID. Polo, the upcoming ID. Cross, and a smaller ID.1 expected next year. The first SSP vehicles are expected from Audi, then Porsche, then Volkswagen.

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