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Volkswagen’s ID.3: A Journey of Half a Million Sales
Volkswagen has reported an approximate delivery of 500,000 units for its ID.3 model since its launch—an event that Steve Hanley notably covered for CleanTechnica back in November 2019 in Wolfsburg, Germany. This figure likely means slightly fewer than half a million units sold. Averaging around 100,000 vehicles annually over five years is commendable and surpasses what many electric vehicle (EV) models have achieved; however, I had higher expectations for this vehicle when it debuted as a key player in Volkswagen’s electric strategy.
The Broader Impact on Volkswagen’s Sales
In total, Volkswagen reported selling 4.8 million vehicles during the year 2024 alone. Since the inception of the ID family in 2019, the brand has moved approximately 1.35 million units from this lineup.
A Closer Look at Electric Vehicle Figures
When considering fully electric models specifically, Volkswagen recorded sales of about 383,100 units in 2024. Comparatively speaking, while no other traditional automaker is achieving better numbers yet—the figures remain dwarfed by leading competitors such as BYD and Tesla and are similar to outputs from several emerging Chinese EV brands like NIO and XPENG.
Navigating Challenges as a Legacy Automaker
This raises an important question about whether Volkswagen is effectively electrifying its fleet or falling short amidst the growing competition in the marketplace. Personally, I find myself conflicted regarding their performance given how challenging it can be for established auto manufacturers to adapt to an era dominated by electric vehicles.
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Author : Tech-News Team
Publish date : 2025-01-10 10:57:22
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