The first half of 2025 has been kind to Volkswagen's EVs, with the automaker seeing an increase of around 47 percent in sales. Despite that, the automaker is reportedly considering cutting one of its longer-running electric models due to unimpressive sales numbers.

VW is reportedly looking to cut the ID.5 as soon as 2027, which would mark the seven-year point in its lifespan. The coupe-styled electric SUV never made it to the U.S., and in Europe, buyers have favored the larger, more practical ID.4. Volkswagen is not considering a follow-up for the ID.5 .

The ID.5 also forms the basis for the Ford Capri , which went on sale last year and immediately had its production numbers cut back due to "rapidly deteriorating market conditions for electric vehicles," according to a Ford spokesp

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