VW Is Killing US ID 4 Production to Focus on the Big, Gas-Powered Atlas Instead
The Drive • • business
Key Points:
- Volkswagen will cease production of its ID 4 electric SUV at the Chattanooga, Tennessee plant to focus on higher-volume models, specifically the Atlas SUV, which is the brand’s second best-selling vehicle in the U.S.
- ID 4 production is ending around mid-April, but existing inventory will still be sold, and Volkswagen plans to introduce a future version of the ID 4 in North America, though details and confirmation of a 2027 model year are not yet available.
- The Chattanooga plant shift reflects Volkswagen’s strategy to prioritize models that support sustained growth in the North American market, with the new 2027 Atlas SUV recently unveiled featuring a new platform, three rows of seating, and an upcoming hybrid variant.
- Volkswagen is also exploring the introduction of an additional vehicle tailored to U.S. consumer needs, but it remains unclear whether this will be electric, hybrid, or gasoline-powered.
