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Read about all the exciting news that’s happening with everything Volkswagen EV.

Read about all the exciting news that’s happening with everything Volkswagen EV.

The St. Thomas Battery Cell Gigafactory is on the way

Volkswagen Group and PowerCo SE came together with the Government of Canada, Ontario and the municipal government to announce more exciting details for its first ever North American EV battery cell gigafactory, right here in St. Thomas, Ontario.

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Pierre Boutin, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada on EVs and building a Canadian gigafactory

Our President and CEO, Pierre Boutin, discusses the global shift to electric vehicles and Volkswagen’s commitment to #ElectricForEveryone. Read on to know what is on the horizon for Volkswagen and Canada.

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It’s an exciting time in the world of electric vehicles. Check out the current EV news that has us feeling good.

We’re well on our way

We’re well on our way

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Now that we’ve fully set our sights on a fun, exciting electric future for all, we feel like we’re off to a pretty good start.

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Inviting people to imagine an all-electric future

Take a look at what we got up to at Collision, North America's fastest-growing tech conference. We made a big impression, with our full-sized Grass Station installation to help imagine a world beyond fossil fuels.

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Follow the ID. Buzz across Canada

This September, the ID. Buzz made an appearance at some exciting events across the country. Read all about this electrifying road trip and find out where the ID. Buzz will pop up next.

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The St. Thomas Battery Cell Gigafactory is on the way

On April 21, 2023, Volkswagen Group and PowerCo SE came together with the Government of Canada, Ontario and the municipal government to announce more exciting details for its first ever North American EV battery cell gigafactory, right here in St. Thomas, Ontario.

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Our North American EV plant is officially up and running

Our plant in Chattanooga is open, and ID.4 production is ramping up. See why this is exciting news for Canada.

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Canadian winter meet German-engineered EV

Living through finger-numbing weather, slippery roads and what feels like never-ending snowfalls. Hats off to you, Canadians – you sure are winter pros, and we aim to keep it that way. That’s why Volkswagen EVs are designed to live up to your reputation.

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Driving Toward a Guinness World Record

As it happens, there are already quite a few Guinness World Records related to Volkswagen. For example, The First Car to Sell 20 Million Units (VW Beetle in 1981), The Most People in a VW Campervan (50), and The Largest Volkswagen Parade (2,728 cars).

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Meet the ID. Family

The ID.4

The one that started it all for us in Canada. Our very first all-electric cross-over SUVW. Exciting news alert – orders are open once again.

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The ID. Buzz

That’s right, our classic bus is making a comeback. Only now, it’s reimagined with an electric twist. Keep an eye out for its Canadian arrival in 2024.

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The ID.7

Meet our first-ever all-electric sedan – the ID.7. Complete with a sleek fastback silhouette, quality finishes, refined interior options, and fun-to-drive performance. 

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  • † Prices shown are MSRP where indicated. MSRP is the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price and excludes taxes, freight, and PDI ($1,850 (Jetta and Jetta GLI), $1,900 (Golf GTI and Golf R), and $2,050 (Tiguan, Taos, Cross Sport, Atlas, ID.4), levies, fees, optional equipment, license, insurance, registration, and any dealer or other charges (where applicable). If MSRP is not mentioned, prices shown include freight and PDI, environmental levies, and a $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee amount is set by dealers and varies, up to $500). Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Environmental or related levies and taxes may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer may sell for less. Prices are in Canadian dollars. This is not an offer to sell at a certain price. Actual selling prices and terms are set by dealers. European or American models may be shown. Specifications, equipment, options, and prices are subject to change without notice. Although we endeavour to ensure that the information contained on the website is accurate, as errors may occur from time to time, customers should contact their local Volkswagen dealer for details. Photos for illustration purposes only.  Model specifications provided may vary based on selected trim, options, and installed accessories.
  • ΔLimited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Finance, onapproved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2024 Tiguan 2.0T Highline base model with 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic® 4MOTION® transmission/ 2024 Taos 1.5T Comfortline base model with 8-speed automatic with Tiptronic® transmission having a starting MSRP of $45,495/ $31,395. $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $10OMVIC fee, $58 PPSA fee and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500), included in weekly payment.Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costsrelated to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Tire levies vary by province. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 51-month term at 4.99% APR equals a weekly payment of$131 / $92. $2,695/ $2,495 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $520/$370 security deposit, and first weekly payment due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra.Total lease obligation: $28,878 / $20,166. Residual value is 53%/53%. Annual 16,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km per excess kilometre. Offers end January 2, 2024 and are subject to change orcancellation without notice. Duties, provincial regulator levies (if applicable) also due at lease inception. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Conditions apply. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2023 Volkswagen Canada.
  • § Up to $750 credit available to be applied to purchase of select wintertire sets (4) OR up to $500 credit to be applied as a discount off vehicle MSRP, with cash purchase, finance purchase or lease (through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit) of all new and unregistered 2024 Taos FWD models. Winter tire sets must be purchased at VW dealership with Taos purchase or lease. Customers may choose one of the two available credits; credits cannot be combined and are not available on other Taos models. Conditions apply. See dealer for details. Offer end January 2, 2024 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Duties, provincial regulator levies (if applicable) also due at lease inception. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Conditions apply. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2023 Volkswagen Canada.
  • ‡Limited time lease offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2024 Atlas 2.0T Execline base model with 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® 4MOTION® transmission / 2024 Atlas Cross Sport 2.0T Execline base model with 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® 4MOTION® transmission having a starting MSRP of $59,995/ $58,895. $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 airconditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $10 OMVIC fee, $58 PPSA fee and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies,up to $500), included in weekly payment. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Tire levies vary by province. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee usedto cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. Lease example: 51-month term at 5.99% APR equals a weekly payment of$177 / $172. $4,995/ $4,795 down payment or equivalent trade-in, $710/$690 security deposit, and first weekly payment due at lease inception. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra.Total lease obligation: $39,033 / $37,980. Residual value is 50%/51%. Annual 16,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.15/km per excesskilometre. Offers end January 2, 2024 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Duties, provincial regulator levies (if applicable) also due at lease inception. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Conditions apply. Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2023 Volkswagen Canada.
  • 7With a finance transaction with VWFS. Limited time finance offer available through Volkswagen Finance, on approved credit, based on a new and unregistered 2023 ID.4 electric ID.4 AWD Pro base model with single-speed transmission having a starting MSRP of $55,495. $2,050 freight and PDI, $100 air conditioning levy, $23 tire recycling levy, $10 OMVIC fee, $58 PPSA fee and $500 representative dealer admin fee (actual fee is set by dealers and varies, up to $500) included in weekly payment. Dealer Administration Fee includes documentation and administration costs related to the delivery of the vehicle, such as the dealer cost involved in licensing, lien search, and contract administration. Finance example: 60-month term at 4.99% APR equals a weekly payment of $218, after application of $1,500 credit. $6,695 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. In Ontario, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is responsible for the tire recycling fee used to cover the cost of collecting and recycling end of life tires when returned by consumers. License, insurance, registration, options and applicable taxes are extra. Cost of borrowing is $6,526 for a total obligation of $56,567. Offers end January 2, 2024 and are subject to change or cancellation without notice.  Duties, provincial regulator levies (if applicable) also due at lease inception. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Conditions apply.  Visit vwoffers.ca or your Volkswagen dealer for details. “Volkswagen,” the Volkswagen logo, all model names and trimline names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under license. © 2023 Volkswagen Canada.