Volkswagen discontinues ID.5 electric vehicle due to slow market demand
In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), Volkswagen Group has announced the discontinuation of its ID.5 model, citing sluggish sales and lack of market traction as the primary reasons. The decision, part of a broader strategy to streamline its lineup and focus on higher-volume, more popular models, will take effect in 2027, with no second-generation ID.5 in the pipeline[1][2][3][4][5].
The ID.5, a coupe-style SUV, struggled to find favour with buyers, particularly in Europe and China, where the more practical ID.4 with its conventional styling was preferred. The ID.4 boasts a 77 kWh battery and can travel up to 418 km, while the ID.5, despite its sportier design, could only manage a range of up to 450 km with its 75.3 kWh battery[1][2].
Volkswagen's decision to discontinue the ID.5 does not seem to have a direct impact on other automakers. For instance, Ford revived the Capri nameplate for its coupe-styled electric crossover in 2024, but production was reduced due to deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles, not due to any connection with the ID.5[6].
The ID.5's discontinuation is not the only change in Volkswagen's EV lineup. The company has also scrapped plans for a smaller ID.Buzz minivan, intended to replace the ageing Touran, and is culling underperforming models such as the Passat sedan, Arteon, Touareg (scheduled for 2026), T-Roc Cabriolet (2027), and the ID.Buzz minivan[7].
In a positive note, Volkswagen's global EV sales rose 47 per cent in the first half of 2025, giving the company an 11 per cent share of the global market. This growth was driven by the success of the ID.4 and other models[8]. While the ID.5 may be leaving the scene, Volkswagen's commitment to electric vehicles remains strong.
Meanwhile, in the Indian market, no specific information about upcoming EV cars has been provided in the current context[9]. Other manufacturers, such as BYD, are making strides in the EV market with vehicles like the Sealion 7, which boasts an impressive 82.56 kWh battery and a range of up to 567 km[10].
[1] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-id5-discontinued-2027 [2] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-id5-discontinued-2027 [3] https://www.motor1.com/news/430499/volkswagen-id5-discontinued-2027/ [4] https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/volkswagen-id5-discontinued-2027/ [5] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36523454/vw-id5-discontinued-2027/ [6] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-capri-electric-crossover-production-reduced [7] https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/volkswagen-idbuzz-minivan-plans-scrapped [8] https://www.autocar.co.uk/business/news/volkswagen-ev-sales-soar-47-per-cent-in-first-half-of-2025 [9] No specific information provided [10] https://www.autocarindia.com/new-cars/byd-sealion-7-launched-in-india-price-specifications-features-and-more-837573
- The lack of market traction for the ID.5 electric-vehicle model, produced by the Volkswagen Group, has led to its discontinuation in 2027, with no second-generation ID.5 in the pipeline.
- Despite Volkswagen's decision to discontinue the ID.5, other automakers, like Ford, are still moving forward with electric vehicles, such as Ford's coupe-styled electric crossover, the revived Capri, although production has been reduced due to deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles.
- In the Indian market, manufacturers like BYD are making progress in the electric-vehicle sector with impressive offerings, such as the Sealion 7, which comes equipped with an 82.56 kWh battery and can travel up to 567 km.
