Volkswagen has begun building its all-electric ID. Tiguan at its Emden plant, with first customer deliveries expected at the start of 2027.
Volkswagen has started series production of the all-electric ID. Tiguan at its Emden plant in Germany. The first production car, finished in Olive Bronze Metallic, came off the assembly line in Hall 20b on Thursday.
Volkswagen says output will ramp up gradually over the coming weeks. Dealerships are due to receive the SUV in early 2027, with first customer deliveries expected at the beginning of that year. Several thousand pre-orders have already been placed since the model’s premiere in early October.
A Replacement for Two Models
The ID. Tiguan will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 in Volkswagen’s electric range. Owners and buyers weighing up those two models will therefore have a single successor to consider once the new SUV arrives.
Powertrains, Batteries and Range
Three powertrains are planned. Two rear-wheel-drive versions produce 140 kW and 210 kW, while a 4MOTION all-wheel-drive variant produces 220 kW.
Buyers can choose between 58 kWh and 77 kWh battery packs. Volkswagen quotes up to 600 kilometres of WLTP range, depending on configuration. WLTP is a standardised test cycle, so real-world range will vary with conditions, driving style and specification. Maximum towing capacity is 2,000 kg.
Inside the Cabin
- 15-inch central touchscreen
- 10-inch driver display
- Optional 12-inch passenger display, which Volkswagen describes as a first for a European Volkswagen
Emden’s Wider Role
Emden will continue producing the ID.7 alongside the new SUV. The ID.7 was Germany’s most registered electric car in October.
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer described the start of production as an important step in the company’s EV strategy. Volkswagen says that strategy has delivered more than two million ID. family vehicles worldwide since 2019. The Emden plant has produced more than 500,000 EVs to date.
With deliveries due early in 2027, the pre-order figures will soon be tested against real showroom sales.
