Volkswagen has confirmed plans to introduce an all-electric T-Roc SUV and provided a first glimpse of its upcoming entry-level electric vehicle, tentatively referred to as the ID.1, at a recent works meeting in Wolfsburg.
Volkswagen brand chief Thomas Schäfer announced that the electric T-Roc, a compact SUV positioned alongside the future electric Golf, will be built on the next-generation SSP platform at the company’s main plant. “By relocating Golf production to Mexico, we are creating space for modern technologies. New production processes will be introduced in Hall 54, and our goal is to build the next-generation electric Golf on the new SSP platform there, along with the high-volume electric T-Roc,” Schäfer said.
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While Volkswagen has not disclosed a launch date, the electric Golf successor is expected in 2028, with the electric T-Roc potentially following in 2029. The SSP platform remains in development, making the final specifications uncertain. Volkswagen has become more cautious with its announcements following delays in the launch of its Premium Platform Electric (PPE).
Volkswagen also teased its upcoming entry-level electric model, currently referred to as the ID.1. A concept unveiling is planned for early March, with a production version set for release in 2027. However, reports suggest Volkswagen will phase out its numerical ID. model naming system in favor of “real names,” raising speculation that the ID.1 may be rebranded under a different moniker, such as the ID.Up.
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Daniela Cavallo, head of Volkswagen’s Works Council, emphasized the strategic importance of the SSP platform. “The future electric flagships – the Golf and the T-Roc produced in Wolfsburg – currently represent a volume in excess of 500,000 units per year,” she said, adding that Volkswagen must streamline complexity and improve efficiency in preparation for their launch.
The announcements reflect Volkswagen’s broader electrification strategy as it seeks to secure its leadership in the European EV market while maintaining its heritage in compact vehicle production.