Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV

The Volkswagen ID.4 is a pivotal model in the Volkswagen Group's global transition to electric mobility. Launched in 2020 as the first fully-electric crossover SUV under the Volkswagen marque, it is built on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) platform. To meet international demand, production is decentralized across three major global regions. In Europe, the primary manufacturing hubs are the Zwickau-Mosel and Emden plants in Germany. For the North American market, the vehicle is assembled at the Chattanooga plant in Tennessee, USA. In China, production is managed through joint ventures, with facilities in Anting (SAIC-VW) and Foshan (FAW-VW).

As of 2026, the brand remains under the stewardship of the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen AG), which has consolidated its volume brands (VW, Skoda, SEAT/Cupra) into a unified 'Brand Group Core' to streamline technical development and procurement. Ownership of the group is complex; while it is a publicly traded conglomerate, the majority of voting rights are held by Porsche Automobil Holding SE, which is controlled by the Porsche and Piëch families. This structure ensures that while the brand operates globally, its strategic and heritage core remains firmly rooted in Germany.