Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer electric station wagon tops the electric car sales ranking in Germany
The market for electric station wagons looked bleak until recently: the BMW i5 Touring was too expensive, the Opel Astra Tourer lacked zest, and the MG5 Electric was too Chinese. But Volkswagen has changed the rules of the game, at least in Germany. In January, the VW ID.7 Tourer was the top seller among electric cars.
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The most popular electric car models in Germany in January 2025 according to the KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt):
- VW ID.7 - 3,140 units.
- Škoda Enyaq - 3,056 units.
- VW ID.4/ID.5 - 2678 units.
- VW ID.3 - 2014 units.
- Cupra Born - 1893 units.
- Audi Q4 - 1001 units.
- Tesla Model Y - 979 units.
- Dacia Spring - 890 units.
- Mini - 830 units.
- Cupra Tavascan - 825 units.
The VW ID.7 didn't get off to the best start at first - in 2023 there was only a version with a liftback body, and buyers in Germany took it coolly. But that all changed with the introduction of the station wagon in mid-2024. And while €54,000 for a family electric car is a lot to pay, Volkswagen has gained several advantages, including a limited number of competitors in the segment and favourable leasing offers. For example, most of the new ID.7 registrations are leased company cars, which will enter the aftermarket in a few years with more palatable prices. The combination of high range and good reputation makes the ID.7 suitable for long journeys, which is especially important for business customers.
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer. Photo: Volkswagen
ADAC has named the electric station wagon ID.7 the best car of 2024 in a comparison test with 83 other models. The testers praised the interior quality, energy efficiency and safety, among other things. The ID.7 even outperformed more expensive BMW and Mercedes models with internal combustion engines.
Demand for the ID.7 Tourer appears to meet or exceed Volkswagen's expectations. A production increase of 50,000 units is planned for 2025, which is a small ray of hope for Germany's struggling auto industry.
Source: Watson
