Volkswagen has reached an important milestone in its electric vehicle journey, announcing that it has now delivered two million fully electric cars worldwide. The landmark vehicle was a Volkswagen ID.3 hatchback, highlighting the model’s central role in the brand’s EV strategy.
While Volkswagen’s electric lineup today is closely associated with the ID family of vehicles, the company’s journey into electrification actually began more than a decade ago. The German automaker first entered the EV market in 2013 with the small e-Up city car. That model was soon joined by the e-Golf, an electric version of the brand’s popular compact hatchback.
Those early vehicles allowed Volkswagen to begin building experience with battery-powered technology, although they were still based on modified gasoline vehicle platforms. The company’s true electric era began several years later with the launch of the ID series.
The ID Era Begins With The MEB Platform
Volkswagen introduced its first purpose-built electric vehicle in 2020 with the debut of the ID. 3. The car was developed on the company’s dedicated MEB electric platform, a modular architecture designed specifically for battery-powered vehicles.
The MEB platform has since become the technological foundation for most of Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicles. It supports a wide range of body styles and sizes while allowing engineers to optimize battery placement, interior space, and efficiency. The same architecture is also used by other brands within the Volkswagen Group, including Audi, Skoda, and Cupra for selected electric models.
The rollout of the ID lineup was not entirely smooth in the beginning. Early software challenges and production adjustments slowed the initial launch. Over time, however, Volkswagen refined the technology, improved software integration, and expanded the model range significantly.
Today, the brand’s electric vehicles are playing an increasingly important role across many European markets, where stricter emissions regulations and government incentives continue to push EV adoption.
The Two Millionth EV: A Symbolic ID.3
The milestone two millionth electric Volkswagen was produced at the company’s Zwickau plant in Germany. The vehicle was later handed over to its owner at the brand’s well-known Transparent Factory customer center in Dresden, a facility that also serves as a showcase for Volkswagen’s electric mobility strategy.
Within the company’s EV portfolio, the ID.3 remains one of the most important models. The hatchback is currently the brand’s second best-selling electric vehicle, with approximately 628,000 units delivered globally.
The top spot belongs to the Volkswagen ID.4 crossover, which, together with its coupe-styled sibling the ID.5, has reached roughly 901,000 sales. The newer ID.7 sedan and wagon follows in the lineup as Volkswagen’s flagship electric passenger car.
Next Wave Of Affordable Electric Models
Volkswagen plans to expand its electric lineup further in the near future with more affordable models designed to bring EV ownership to a broader audience. The company is expected to introduce entry-level vehicles known as ID. Polo and ID. Cross later this year.
Both models are expected to use an updated MEB Plus platform with front-wheel drive along with new battery and electric motor technology. Volkswagen has indicated that the target starting price will be around $27,000, positioning the vehicles as relatively accessible electric options in the European market.
For Volkswagen, reaching two million EV deliveries represents more than just a sales figure. It reflects more than a decade of investment in electrification and the gradual transformation of one of the world’s largest automakers as the global industry shifts toward battery-powered mobility.
This article originally appeared on Autorepublika.com and has been republished with permission by Guessing Headlights. AI-assisted translation was used, followed by human editing and review.