Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen, clarified that the new electric Golf will not arrive before the end of the decade. During the Financial Times Future of the Car event in London, the CEO of the German giant explained that the company believes it does not need an electric Golf in 2028. And the reason is quickly explained: the current range is already well covered and offers valid alternatives to customers. This position therefore contradicts previous rumors, according to which the car could have debuted in two years with a commercial name identified by some sources as ID Golf.
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Volkswagen, the electric Golf can wait
According to the reasons emerging from Schäfer’s intervention, the postponement of the electric Golf could also serve to protect and enhance the upcoming novelties in Volkswagen’s electric portfolio. This year, in fact, the arrival of the new ID Polo, the update of the ID 3 Neo, and the introduction of the ID Cross are expected. Moving the launch of the Golf EV after 2028 would therefore allow, according to this interpretation, to give commercial visibility to these models before focusing everything on the brand’s most popular and well-known model. In parallel, the CEO hinted that a technical-industrial factor also affects the delay: a possible further complication in the SSP platform, destined to be the foundation of the next generation of Volkswagen Group vehicles.
Debut in the new decade?
The central issue would be precisely the SSP platform, indicated as an architecture that will incorporate an 800 V electrical system, more advanced battery solutions, and a software architecture developed in collaboration with Rivian. Although initially scheduled for 2028, development has experienced delays related to technical difficulties, with the consequence that the first vehicles based on SSP will not arrive before that year. Furthermore, Schäfer confirmed that the introduction will initially take place at premium brands: starting with Audi and then Porsche, before moving to Volkswagen.
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