Volkswagen Passenger Cars will exempt its ID. series electric vehicles from its annual price adjustment for the 2026 model year, while most combustion engine models will increase by an average of 1.5%, according to a letter sent to dealers and reported by German publication Automobilwoche.
The adjustment, effective from 21 August, affects models ranging from the Polo to the Touareg. In contrast, electric vehicles including the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, and the T-Roc will retain their current list prices.
Optional extras, such as special paint finishes and design packages, are set to rise regardless of the vehicle’s powertrain.
Analysts note that keeping EV prices steady while increasing combustion engine prices may further narrow the purchase price gap and emphasize the lower running costs of electric vehicles.
Volkswagen’s ID. models have maintained strong sales in Germany this year, with the ID.7 leading the EV segment, followed by the ID.4/ID.5 and ID.3.
Together, these models account for 61,578 registrations, representing just over 20% of the brand’s total new vehicle registrations.
