Volkswagen’s ID. Series Plans Revealed: Electric Golf and SUV Implications

In a recent interview, Kai Grünitz, head of technical development for Audi (Volkswagen's sub-brand), outlined the future roadmap for his company's ID series products.

According to Grünitz, the new ID 3 is slated for release in second half of 2026, while it will be replaced by an electric Golf model in 2028. The new ID 4 is expected to drop sometime later in 2026. At the upcoming Munich Auto Show in September, Volkswagen plans to unveil its first ID series electric vehicle, the ID 2X, which is a cross-over version of the ID 2.

Inside sources revealed that Volkswagen will introduce an entry-level MEB platform electric vehicle named ID 2 by the end of 2026 and aims to launch its next-generation 800 V SSP platform in 2028.

ID.2all Concept Vehicle

Concept images of the ID 2all are available online for reference, as they demonstrate what might be possible under their future design strategy plan.

The design themes for the ID series vary by region, with China featuring unique styling cues for its electric vehicles and Europe sharing a more unified direction.

Strategic Overview

Audi's approach to electric vehicle design is set out through its various market regions. The Chinese market will have an independent style direction, while Western markets share a thematic identity.

A key announcement can be made from Volkswagen about the release and strategy behind that particular series of cars.