# The German company joins several other carmakers in scaling back plans for electric vehicles.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The New York Times*

## Key points

- Volkswagen will halt ID.4 electric SUV production in Tennessee this month to focus on gasoline SUVs.
- The decision follows the elimination of federal EV tax credits, which caused ID.4 sales to drop over 60%.
- Volkswagen has produced enough ID.4s to meet U.S. demand until at least 2027.
- Some ID.4 plant workers will be offered other jobs or early retirement, but numbers are unspecified.
- Volkswagen has not confirmed if or when a new electric model will be produced in Chattanooga.

**Companies:** Volkswagen, General Motors, Ford Motor, Stellantis, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai
**Countries:** Germany, United States

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