Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-styled electric SUV departs Australia early

The Volkswagen ID.5 coupe-styled electric SUV has departed the Australian market early, with production for the country already ceased after just 18 months in local showrooms. A Volkswagen Australia spokesperson confirmed that the ID.5 will not continue past the current Model Year 2026 (MY26), which remains available in dealer stock, while the wagon-bodied ID.4 remains in production. Globally, the ID.5 faces demise with the launch of the new ID. Tiguan electric family SUV, a heavily updated version of the ID.4 that is also set to replace it. In Australia, the ID.5 was priced between $62,990 and $72,990 before on-road costs, carrying a $3,000 premium over the equivalent ID.4. Australian sales data reports 459 examples of the ID.5 sold year-to-date, compared to 1,360 ID.4s. The ID.4 continues to be available in Australia in Pro (RWD) and GTX (AWD) variants. Volkswagen’s local electric vehicle range is expected to expand in the future with potential additions including the ID. Polo hatchback, ID. Cross small SUV, and the new ID. Tiguan.