- Volkswagen is taking the brunt of increased tariffs until the end of June.
- The automaker said it will not raise prices on its American portfolio.
- That's "despite the increased cost of doing business in the current environment."
Volkswagen will not raise the price of the electric cars it sells in the United States until the end of June, the automaker said in a statement Wednesday. The company added that it wants to keep its cars affordable for customers, so it will cover the increased costs brought on by new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on the auto industry.
“Volkswagen of America, Inc. is pleased to announce that despite the increased cost of doing business in the current environment, it will continue to hold vehicle pricing at current MSRPs through the month of June,” the company said.
As a result, the MSRPs of the American-made ID.4 crossover, as well as the German-made ID. Buzz minivan will remain unchanged. Furthermore, the gas-powered Atlas, Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Taos, Golf GTI, Golf R, and Tiguan will also be protected for now.
In other words, if you were thinking about buying a new ID.4 or ID. Buzz, this might be the best time to do so. Neither of the EVs is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when purchasing, but they may qualify for the incentive when leasing, so keep that in mind. However, time is of the essence, as the federal tax credit might soon become a thing of the past because of a recent bill passed by the U.S. Senate that moves to end the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for clean energy, including EV tax credits.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 starts from $46,520 (including shipping) for the base rear-wheel drive Pro version with 282 horsepower and an EPA estimated driving range of 291 miles. This, along with the $52,075 Pro S trim, is the longest-range ID.4 on offer. Several all-wheel drive models are also available. They offer 263 miles of range and cost between $50,420 and $58,720.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is priced between $61,545 and $71,545 in the U.S. Its EPA-rated range is between 231 and 234 miles, depending on the powertrain configuration.
Earlier this month, General Motors took a similar approach to its pricing strategy. Despite it building the increasingly successful Chevrolet Equinox EV, Blazer EV and Cadillac Optiq in Mexico–meaning they would be more affected by the import tariff compared to American-made models–the automaker said it will hold prices steady throughout the year.
Toyota, Honda and Hyundai also said they would bear the brunt of the tariffs, at least until the end of this month. Meanwhile, Stellantis and Ford decided to throw in extra discounts for a limited time.
