VW raising ID.4 prices by $1,500 on Jan 4, sees more availability coming
VW has sent out an email to ID.4 reservation holders detailing a series of changes that will be made for all ID.4s assembled after January 4, including a price hike, battery supplier changes, and an end to the reservation system as VW predicts ample availability at dealerships.
The $1,500 MSRP increase comes to all 2023 ID.4 SUVs assembled on January 4th or later. Cars assembled before that date will maintain the old MSRP. VW won’t update their website until January 4th, but sent out a table with the new MSRP numbers for all trim levels.
These prices will also apply to current reservation holders. VW says that the actual price of each car will be set by VW dealers, and that their reservation was never meant to “lock in” a price. But we have seen several reservation holders who feel understandably aggrieved by this news of a price hike before they take delivery of a vehicle they’ve been waiting patiently for.
| ID.4 Trim | MSRP |
| ID.4 Standard | $38,995 |
| ID.4 S | $43,995 |
| ID.4 Pro | $43,995 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro | $47,795 |
| ID.4 Pro S | $48,995 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S | $52,795 |
| ID.4 Pro S Plus | $51,445 |
| ID.4 AWD Pro S Plus | $55,245 |
VW already increased prices on the 2023 ID.4 by about $1,500 across the board back in August, though they also announced a lower-priced base model. In addition to this, the 2023 model qualifies for tax credits because it’s built in the US, whereas the 2022 model didn’t.
Further, especially right now with high EV demand across the board, you may not be able to find an ID.4 for MSRP, so you may have to do some negotiation with your dealer.
Thankfully, VW sees availability increasing. Due to the production numbers they’re seeing out of their Tennessee plant, VW plans to stop taking new ID.4 reservations going forward. The last day to place a reservation will be January 4th. Soon after that, VW thinks ID.4s will be readily available in their dealerships. VW will maintain their reservation list and keep working through it for any reservations placed before that date.
Part of the reason for this increased availability is due to a change in battery suppliers. Previous ID.4 model years used LG batteries, though the 2023 model was going to switch to SK batteries.
But VW is now contracting for battery supply from both SK Innovation and LG Chem, specifically for RWD vehicles with the larger 82kWh “Pro” pack. From now on, any given RWD 82kWh ID.4 may have a battery from either LG or SK. AWD cars and 62kWh “Standard” and “S” trims will have SK-supplied batteries.
ID.4s with the SK-supplied battery will have faster DC charge speeds, with a 170kW peak instead of 135kW. While VW states that an LG-supplied 82kWh battery can charge from 10-80% in about 36 minutes, the SK-supplied batteries will be able to do the same charge in about 30 minutes, assuming they are on a charger fast enough to supply these peak rates. On slower chargers, both cars should get similar charging speeds.
VW says that you can find out who supplied the battery for your vehicle by looking at the Monroney label affixed to every car, or by logging into your My ID.4 Reservation account. There is also an FAQ there with additional answers.
Battery suppliers may be additionally relevant to buyers due to EV tax credit changes in the Inflation Reduction Act. That act includes requirements for domestic or free trade sourcing of battery components and critical minerals. LG and SK are both Korean companies, but both are currently building battery plants in the US, with SK producing ID.4 batteries at their facility in Georgia.
Those sourcing requirements were set to go into effect by the end of the year, but the US Treasury delayed their guidance to “some time in March.” So for the time being, ID.4s which are assembled in Tennessee should qualify for the full $7,500 EV credit. We’ll hear more soon about whether or not they’ll qualify for the full credit after March.
Electrek’s Take
We understand that there’s a lot of change happening in the EV industry right now, with companies desperately trying to secure battery supply, comply with new tax credit requirements, manage supply chain disruptions and the inflation they are causing, and so on.
But surprising reservation holders with yet another price increase does seem a bit unfair. VW is a large enough company, and they should have worked through enough reservation holders by now, that allowing current reservation holders to lock in their prices would be reasonable. This additional $1,500 isn’t going to be make-or-break for them, but it may be the straw that broke the camel’s back for some customers.
Last year, VW compensated ID.4 reservation holders after a price increase, but we have not heard any similar plan for them to do so this year. Given that there is precedent for this sort of thing, perhaps they could offer a similar program for current reservation holders, assuming they take delivery whenever VW offers it to them.
If you’re looking for a 2023 VW ID.4, check your local dealer inventory and see if you can find one in stock. If you want to get in before the $1,500 price hike, you’ll have to find a car that was built before Jan 4 2023. But also look for a car that was built in the US in order to qualify for the US tax credit. While VW is still delivering to reservation holders, a few dealers may have inventory.
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GM sold over 21,000 electric vehicles in the US last month, its best yet. Despite the surge in August sales, GM warned that with the “irrational discounts” on EVs set to end soon, the market is due for a shake-up.
GM sells record EVs in August as irrational discounts end
August was GM’s best month ever for EV sales. The company sold over 21,000 electric models under the Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac brands last month.
The higher demand comes as buyers rush to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, which is set to expire at the end of September.
Driven by the hot-selling Chevy Equinox EV, Cadillac Lyriq, and GMC Sierra EV, GM remains the second-best seller of EVs behind Tesla.
GM expects to see strong demand again this month, but without the credit, it expects changes next quarter. GM said, “There’s no doubt we’ll see lower EV sales next quarter.” The company anticipates it will take several months for the market to correct, adding that “We will almost certainly see a smaller EV market for a while.”
Like several automakers in the US, GM will adjust production accordingly, promising not to overproduce. Despite slower sales, it remains confident that its EV market share will continue to grow.
Since affordable EVs and luxury models have been the strongest segments, GM believes it’s in a better position than most. It already has “America’s most affordable 315+ range EV,” the Chevy Equinox EV. The electric Equinox is one of the few EVs with a starting price under $35,000 in the US.
Soon, the new Chevy Bolt EV will debut, which is expected to be even more affordable, starting at around $30,000.
With a full line-up of electric SUVs, Cadillac is the leading luxury EV brand, but that doesn’t include Tesla. And then there’s the Chevy and GMC electric pickup with segment-leading range, features, and more.
GM said as it adjusts to the “new EV market realities,” its ICE vehicles will provide flexibility while driving profits. We will learn more on October 1 when GM reports full third-quarter sales results.
Although I wouldn’t call it “irrational,” GM is offering generous discounts on EVs with the deadline approaching. The Chevy Equinox EV is listed for lease starting at just $249 per month with a new $1,250 conquest bonus. Chevy is also offering the $7,500 credit on top of 0% APR financing until the end of September.
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Global solar installations are breaking records again in 2025. In H1 2025, the world added 380 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity – a staggering 64% jump compared to the same period in 2024, when 232 GW came online. China was responsible for installing a massive 256 GW of that solar capacity.
For context, it took until September last year to pass the 350 GW mark. This year, the milestone was achieved in June. That pace cements solar as the fastest-growing source of new electricity generation worldwide. In 2024, global solar output rose by 28% (+469 terawatt-hours) from 2023, more growth than any other energy source.
Nicolas Fulghum, senior energy analyst at independent energy think tank Ember, said, “These latest numbers on solar deployment in 2025 defy gravity, with annual solar installations continuing their sharp rise. In a world of volatile energy markets, solar offers domestically produced power that can be rolled out at record speed to meet growing demand, independent of global fossil fuel supply chains.”
China’s solar dominance
China is leading this surge by a wide margin. In the first half of 2025, the country installed more than twice as much solar capacity as the rest of the world combined, accounting for 67% of global additions. That’s up from 54% in the same period last year. Developers rushed to complete projects before new wind and solar compensation rules took effect in June, fueling the spike. While that may lead to a slowdown in the second half of the year, new clean power procurement requirements for industry and bullish forecasts from China’s solar PV association (CPIA) suggest that 2025 will still surpass 2024’s record high.
The rest of the world
Other countries are adding solar at a healthy clip, too. Together, they installed an estimated 124 GW in the first half of 2025, a 15% year-over-year increase. India came in second with 24 GW, up 49% from last year’s 16 GW. The US ranked third with 21 GW, a 4% gain year-over-year despite recent moves by the Trump administration to suppress clean power deployment. Germany and Brazil saw slight dips, while the rest of the world added 65 GW, a 22% rise over 2024.
Africa’s solar market is also stirring. The continent imported 60% more solar panels from China over the past year, though a lack of reliable installation data makes it a challenge to track the true pace of deployment.
With installations surging across major markets and China driving the charge, 2025 is on track to be another record-breaking year for solar power.
Read more: China-made panels drive Africa’s 15 GW solar import milestone
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Porsche just axed two of its most iconic models. The gas-powered 718 Cayman and Boxster sports cars have been discontinued, with their new EV successors set to debut next year. However, Porsche isn’t the only brand killing off a popular nameplate.
Sports cars are due for EV successors in 2026
As it prepares for the all-electric replacements, Porsche has stopped taking new orders for the 718 Cayman and Boxster. For now, you can still order the vehicles from stock.
We’ve known for years that an electric replacement was on the way for the 718 lineup. Porsche CEO Oliver Blume confirmed in 2022 that the electric 718 successor would follow the Taycan and Macan EVs.
Although the new Cayman and Boxster EVs were expected to launch by the end of this year, it was pushed back due to software and battery sourcing delays.
Porsche initially planned to build the EV versions alongside the current ICE models at its Zuffenhausen plant, but that will no longer be the case. Despite rumors that Porsche was planning to extend 718 production, “high-ranking Porsche sources” told Autocar that’s not the plan.
The luxury sports car maker has dialed back its EV plans recently, with ICE Macan and Cayenne models now due to be sold alongside the electric versions.
Meanwhile, Porsche isn’t the only sports car maker killing off models with new EV successors on the way. Audi confirmed with Autoblog that the A7 and S7 will be discontinued after the 2025 model year.
In a statement, Audi said, “There are no 2026 Model Year A7 or S7 being offered as production shifts to the new A6 TFSI coming later this year.” However, the RS7 will live on as a 2026MY. The ICE A7 will be rebranded as the A6 TFSI, while the EV version will retain the A6 E-tron name, featuring a similar sportback design to the outgoing model.
Porsche and Audi have leaned into a more flexible “multi-energy” strategy, blaming slowing EV sales and a changing market.
Just last week, Porsche announced it no longer plans to build EV batteries in-house. Instead, it will focus on research and development.
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