Volkswagen delivers 4.73 million vehicles worldwide and maintains leadership in the European market

• Global deliveries remained broadly in line with the previous year despite challenging market conditions;
• Demand for the fully electric ID family models remained almost unchanged, with significant growth in Germany and Europe;
• Strong-performing models and the broad product offensive (SUVs and ID models) drive demand in Europe; 
• Many new fully electric models are expected in 2026. 

Wolfsburg (Germany) – The Volkswagen brand delivered approximately 4.73 million vehicles to customers worldwide last year. Deliveries therefore virtually matched the previous year's level despite challenging market conditions (-1.4%). While a positive trend was observed particularly in Europe (+5.1%) and South America (+18.5%), the market environment in China remained challenging (-8.4%). Tariffs in the United States also had a significant impact on deliveries in North America (-8.2%). 

Demand for electric vehicles remains steady, with Volkswagen delivering approximately 382,000 fully electric vehicles worldwide in 2025 (-0.2%). The share of fully electric vehicles in total deliveries was 8.1%. 

Volkswagen continues to be the leading brand in the European market, both for vehicles with conventional powertrains and fully electric models. It also holds the number one position in its home market, Germany, where Volkswagen brand market share across all powertrain types, according to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), is 19.6% (+0.5 percentage points year-on-year). 

Martin Sander, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen for Sales, Marketing and After Sales, said: "The trend in our delivery figures underscores that our products are being well received by our customers and that we are on the right track with our brand strategy. We expect the market environment to remain challenging overall in 2026. Nevertheless, I firmly believe that thanks to our renewed and attractive product portfolio and our clear focus on efficiency and competitiveness, we are very well prepared to meet this challenge. In China alone, we will introduce more than ten new electric models this year."

Strong growth of fully electric ID models in Europe 

Volkswagen significantly increased its sales of fully electric vehicles in 2025, especially in Germany and Europe. Deliveries reached 93,800 vehicles in the domestic German market (+60.7%) and around 247,900 units across Europe (+49.1%). 

The new best-selling model in the ID family, the ID.7, was a major driver of this growth. Approximately 35,000 units of this model were delivered in Germany, representing an increase of 132.0%. The ID.7 was also popular with customers across Europe, who ordered 76,600 units (+133.9%). This model is available both as a sedan (ID.7) and as an estate version (ID.7 Tourer). 

Volkswagen expects demand for its electric vehicles to increase during the current year with the launch of many new fully electric models, including the ID. Polo with a starting price of around €25,000 and the production version of the ID. Cross, a compact SUV. 

T-Roc is the best-selling SUV in Europe 

SUVs maintained their strong position in the brand’s model mix in 2025. They accounted for 50.2% of Volkswagen’s total deliveries, an increase of 5.3% year-on-year. In the United States, more than 78.5% of Volkswagen vehicles sold were SUVs. 

The T-Roc is Volkswagen’s best-selling SUV in Europe; the second generation of this model reached the market in 2025, selling 201,995 units (+3.9% compared to 2024). The Volkswagen Tayron, available since spring 2025, has also been well received, with 60,700 units already delivered worldwide. 

50 years of the GTI: special anniversary model 

A special highlight this year is the 50th anniversary of the GTI, an icon in automotive history. Volkswagen is celebrating this anniversary with the Golf GTI EDITION 50, whose commercial launch is already underway. This exceptional special model is the most powerful in GTI production history and raises the benchmark in terms of performance and driving dynamics. 

About Volkswagen do Brasil 

Present in the lives and mobility of Brazilians for 72 years, Volkswagen do Brasil is the largest automobile manufacturer in the country, with more than 24 million vehicles produced, and is also the largest exporter in the Brazilian automotive sector, with more than 4.16 million units shipped abroad. The company offers a complete portfolio of models recognized for their safety, technology, design, connectivity, and innovation. 

Volkswagen do Brasil has four factories: Anchieta (São Bernardo do Campo - SP), where the Nivus, New Polo, New Virtus, and Saveiro are produced; Taubaté (SP), where the Polo Track is manufactured; São José dos Pinhais (PR), responsible for the T‑Cross; and the engine plant in São Carlos (SP). The company also operates a Parts and Accessories Center in Vinhedo (SP) and a network of 478 dealerships throughout the country, maintaining ongoing investments in sustainable mobility, digitalization, and new technologies.