VW Pumps the Brakes on US-Made EV: What It Means for the Road Ahead
Volkswagen's decision to halt ID.4 production in Chattanooga signals a bumpy road for electric vehicle adoption in the commercial sector.
Alright, pull up a chair, folks. Jack Sullivan here, and we've got some news out of Chattanooga that's worth chewing on, even if it's not directly about Class 8 rigs. Volkswagen, yeah, the German automaker, just announced they're hitting the brakes on making their all-electric ID.4 SUV right here in the U.S. at their Chattanooga plant. Why? Because demand for these battery-powered rides has, and I quote, 'cratered.' They're looking at a $600 million hit for this decision.
Now, I know what some of you are thinking: 'Jack, what's a passenger car got to do with my rig?' Everything, I tell ya. This isn't just about folks not wanting a new electric SUV in their driveway. This is a big flashing sign, a warning light on the dash, for the whole electric vehicle push, especially when it comes to commercial trucking.
For years now, we've been hearing the drumbeat: 'Electric is the future! Get ready for electric trucks!'
Source: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/vw-faces-600m-hit-ev
Senior Driver Advocate & Equipment Analyst
Jack Sullivan spent 25 years behind the wheel of a Class 8 rig, logging over 3 million safe miles across all 48 contiguous states before transitioning to journalism. A former owner-operator who ran hi...
