Volkswagen’s R performance subbrand will go fully electric by 2030, several years ahead of the broader VW brand, with several EVs already in the pipeline. Sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles will be banned in much of Europe by 2035.
Volkswagen told AutoCar that it’s “gradually converting its portfolio, with several electric R models in the planning stages. We’re currently assessing various concepts and possibilities but will only offer R models that meet our requirements. One thing is certain: the future of R is electric.”