Volkswagen drops all-electric ID.4 in the US in pivot back to gas SUVs
TechCrunch • 4/9/2026 – 4/10/2026
Summary
Volkswagen has discontinued the all-electric ID.4 in the U.S. market. The company's resources at its U.S. factory are now focused on the upcoming Atlas SUV.
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