Volkswagen just crossed a major milestone in its pivot to electric mobility: the delivery of its 1.5 millionth all-electric ID. family vehicle. The landmark handover took place at the brand’s Emden plant in East Frisia, where a customer from Vechta received the keys to a black ID.7 Tourer Pro—a wagon boasting a range of up to 606 kilometers (376 miles) on a charge.
The occasion was marked by some serious political star power. Lower Saxony’s Minister President Olaf Lies joined VW board members Martin Sander (Sales, Marketing, After Sales) and Kai Grünitz (Technical Development) for the ceremony. Lies called the ID.7 “proof of the state’s ability to transform,” noting that his official car during his time as economic affairs minister was also an Emden-built ID.7.
A Rapid Ramp-Up
Volkswagen’s ID. family launched less than five years ago with the ID.3 hatchback in September 2020. Since then, the lineup has grown to include the ID.4 SUV, ID.5 coupe-SUV, the retro-flavored ID. Buzz, and now the flagship ID.7 sedan and ID.7 Tourer. In just half a decade, VW has gone from latecomer to leader: the ID.7 Tourer was Germany’s most-registered EV in the first half of 2025, and Volkswagen currently tops EV registration charts across both Germany and Europe.
“This clearly shows that Volkswagen is a pioneer in the field of electromobility,” Sander said. “It confirms that our portfolio contains the vehicles our customers need.”
Plants That Signal a Shift
The Emden plant itself tells the story of VW’s transition. Once a traditional ICE production hub, the facility has been retooled with more than €1 billion in investments to exclusively build EVs. It now joins Zwickau and Dresden as one of three all-electric Volkswagen sites worldwide, with additional ID. production running in Hanover, Chattanooga (U.S.), and three Chinese factories (Foshan, Changsha, and Anting).
Politics Meets Product
While Volkswagen is bullish on its progress, the company still sees roadblocks on the horizon. Sander pressed for more government support to accelerate consumer adoption, pointing out that private buyers remain hesitant while most new EV registrations go to fleet and commercial customers benefiting from tax breaks. “A clear message and specific government incentives are needed,” he said.
What’s Next for the ID. Family
The ID. portfolio won’t stop at premium sedans and family wagons. VW is preparing to democratize EVs with two crucial launches: the sub-€25,000 ID. 2all in 2026 and the entry-level ID. EVERY1, expected a year later with a target price around €20,000. If Volkswagen delivers on both affordability and range, the company could cement its position as the brand that made EVs mainstream in Europe.
For now, the black ID.7 Tourer Pro rolling out of Emden stands as a milestone marker—one car representing 1.5 million others, and a symbol of a company betting its future on battery power.
Source: Volkswagen