VW ID.1 'Very Unlikely' to Arrive in the US, But ID.2 Could Have Potential in America | Carscoops

      Both electric subcompacts are set to be available in Europe, but VW has indicated that the smaller model is “highly unlikely” to be introduced in the United States.

      Don’t expect a 2027 VW ID.1 launch in North America.

      VW recently showed off the compact EV with the 94 hp ID. Every1 concept.

      The larger ID.2, scheduled for release in 2026, may be a potential candidate for the US market.

      Volkswagen’s ID.4 sales have surged in early 2025, prompting the manufacturer to intensify its electric initiatives and prepare a new lineup of smaller EVs. However, it appears that while European VW enthusiasts will have access to the entire lineup, those in America won’t have the opportunity to add the smallest of them, the ID.1, to their collections.

      Earlier this week, VW unveiled the ID.Every1 concept, a subtle preview of the ID.1 (name still to be confirmed) production model that will launch in Europe in 2027. Just a year prior to that release, the German automaker will introduce the production variant of the 2023 ID.2all concept, and this fall, we’ll see an SUV variant derived from that model, known as the ID.2X.

      Will the USA See Any of VW’s New Compact and Affordable EVs?

      When we inquired about the possibility of the ID.1 or the larger ID.2 being offered in the US, VW North America was quick to temper our expectations for the smaller model. A spokesperson informed Carscoops that it was “highly unlikely” the ID.1, which is positioned between the now-defunct Up! and Polo subcompacts, would be available in the US.

      The outlook for the ID.2, however, appears to be more optimistic. The VW representative mentioned they “can’t confirm anything about the ID.2,” which doesn’t guarantee its arrival, but also doesn’t rule it out.

      They did not specify which version of the ID.2 they were referring to. The crossover variant seems the most probable choice given America’s enthusiasm for SUVs and a general disinterest in hatchbacks. However, the ID.2 hatch could be an exception due to the lasting appeal of the Golf, which has been a staple in the US automotive market for nearly 50 years.

      What Do These Smaller EVs Offer?

      All three compact ID models utilize the new MEB platform, which, in contrast to the existing MEB framework used in vehicles like the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.Buzz, includes a motor at the front driving the front wheels. The ID.Every1, measuring 3,880 mm (152.8 inches), is expected to start at approximately €20,000 (£17k / $21k) and features a modest 94 hp (95 PS / 70 kW) motor, capable of reaching only 155 miles (250 km) per charge.

      The ID.2all hatch concept introduced two years ago is larger at 4,050 mm (159.4 inches), boasts a 223 hp (225 PS / 166 kW) motor, and claims an impressive 280 miles (450 km) range—specifications that would likely appeal more to American consumers. VW aims for a production price around €25,000 (£21k / $26k) for this model.

      So, if VW were to bring one of these smaller EVs to the US, which model would you prefer to see?