These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Volkswagen plans to slash its EV lineup by up to 50% by 2030 as part of cost-cutting efforts, potentially discontinuing models from Audi and Porsche. This follows an announcement to reduce global headcount by 100,000. Reports suggest ten models may be axed, including the Jetta sedan and Taos SUV, as consumer demand shifts toward SUVs and more efficient alternatives.
With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer.
Which EVs is Volkswagen dropping from its lineup?
After announcing plans last week to reduce its global headcount by up to 100,000 as part of its latest cost-cutting efforts, Volkswagen said it would also slash its lineup by up to 50% by 2030.
While VW didn’t reveal exactly which models it planned to discontinue, German newspaper Bild reported that 10 models are being axed, including a few EVs.
The list, first reported by Motor1, includes Volkswagen’s popular Jetta sedan and Taos SUV. Jetta was, for many years, one of the most popular sedans on the market and among VW’s top-selling vehicles, but buyers are shifting to SUVs or more efficient alternatives.