Volkswagen has reached a landmark moment in its electric transformation, handing over the 1.5 millionth vehicle from its all-electric ID. family to a customer in Lower Saxony. The black ID.7 Tourer Pro¹, built at the company’s Emden plant, was ceremonially presented by Minister President of Lower Saxony Olaf Lies, alongside Volkswagen Board of Management members Martin Sander and Kai Grünitz.
With a range of up to 606 kilometres², the ID.7 Tourer Pro represents the pinnacle of Volkswagen’s current EV offering – a sophisticated blend of long-distance capability, aerodynamic design and spacious practicality. For Sander, Volkswagen Board Member for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, this delivery speaks volumes about the brand’s role in the electric revolution.
“1.5 million ID. models delivered – this clearly shows that Volkswagen is a pioneer in the field of electromobility,” Sander said. “Almost exactly five years after the first ID. deliveries in 2020, we now lead the registration statistics for electric vehicles not only in Germany but across Europe. This confirms that we’re providing the vehicles our customers want – and that we’re on the right path.”
Emden: A Symbol of Transformation
The Emden plant in East Frisia is one of Volkswagen’s flagship examples of industrial transformation. More than €1 billion has been invested to convert the site into a facility dedicated exclusively to electric vehicle production. Alongside Zwickau and the Gläserne Manufaktur in Dresden, it stands as one of only three Volkswagen plants worldwide solely producing EVs. Additional ID. family production takes place in Hanover and Chattanooga (USA), as well as in several Chinese locations including Foshan, Changsha and Anting.
Minister President Lies underscored the symbolic importance of the ID.7 for Lower Saxony:
“The ID.7 embodies the strength of Lower Saxony and is proof of the state’s ability to transform.”
A Rapidly Expanding Electric Portfolio
Since the launch of the ID.3 in 2020 – the first Volkswagen developed exclusively as an electric car – the ID. family has grown steadily. The ID.4 SUV, ID.5 coupé, and the retro-styled ID. Buzz have all joined the range, with the ID.7 sedan and ID.7 Tourer arriving in 2024. In the first half of 2025, the ID.7 Tourer topped the electric vehicle registration charts in Germany, further cementing its appeal.
While celebrating this milestone, Sander emphasised the need for continued government support to accelerate EV adoption among private buyers. “We need clear signals and targeted incentives to overcome scepticism and stimulate demand in the private sector,” he said, noting that most new EV registrations are currently for commercial fleets benefitting from tax advantages.
Making Electromobility Accessible
Volkswagen’s EV roadmap continues with the upcoming production version of the compact ID. 2all³ in 2026, priced under €25,000, followed in 2027 by the entry-level ID. EVERY1³, expected to cost around €20,000. “The goal is clear,” Sander stated. “Volkswagen wants to make electromobility accessible to everyone – affordable, reliable and sustainable.”
As the 1.5 millionth ID. model rolls onto the road, Volkswagen’s trajectory is clear: a determined push towards mainstream electric mobility, built on innovation, accessibility, and the industrial might to deliver at scale.
¹ ID.7 Tourer Pro – combined energy consumption 16.8–14.5 kWh/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions 0 g/km; CO₂ class A.
² WLTP range in most range-favourable equipment variant. Real-world range may vary.
³ Concept vehicle.
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