Group 1 - Volkswagen announced a significant adjustment to its electric vehicle strategy, with the revamped ID.4 produced at the Emden plant being renamed ID. Tiguan starting November 2026, and the production cycle will last until the end of 2031 [2] - The ID.5 will be discontinued within this year due to poor sales performance, while the renaming of the B-segment electric hatchback from ID.2 to ID. Polo and the ID.s2 X SUV concept to ID. Cross reflects a strategy to leverage brand recognition of traditional combustion models to enhance the competitiveness of electric models [2] - The ID. Tiguan will be built on an upgraded MEB+ platform, featuring a new entry-level drive motor and is expected to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its base version, with design changes to align more closely with the traditional Tiguan [2] Group 2 - Dataforce reported that ID.4 sales in Europe are projected to reach 80,123 units in 2025, marking a 23.8% year-on-year increase, but still lagging behind competitors like Tesla Model Y, which sold 151,331 units [2] - The Zwickau plant will gradually cease ID.4 production to focus on Audi Q4 e-tron, Cupra Born, and some ID.3 models, while also partially transforming into a vehicle recycling center [2] - Volkswagen is restructuring its mainstream brand organization by establishing a unified brand group board to integrate finance, procurement, production, and R&D functions, aiming to save €1 billion in production costs by 2030 [3] - These initiatives indicate that Volkswagen is actively responding to the rapid changes in the electric vehicle market through more competitive products, efficient operations, and stronger brand influence, with the launch of ID. Tiguan marking a significant milestone in its electrification journey [3]