Volkswagen’s U.S. EV sales fell 90% in the third quarter

Volkswagen sold 1,421 electric cars in the United States from July through September, 90% fewer than in the same period last year.

The drop involved its two U.S. electric models, the ID.4 crossover and ID.

Buzz minivan.

The ID.4 and ID.

Buzz both had steep sales declines, with sales down 92.1% and 82.5%, respectively.

Volkswagen has been relying on vehicles already in dealer inventory: ID.4 production in Chattanooga ended in April, and the company stopped importing the ID.

Buzz.

A limited lineup and reliance on existing stock have constrained sales, while the ID.

Buzz starts at $61,545 and has a maximum range of 234 miles.

Volkswagen expects its electric lineup to change next year, when the updated ID.

Tiguan is scheduled to reach the U.S. market.

The ID.

Buzz is also scheduled to return as a 2028 model with a NACS charging port and software updates.