Volkswagen pointed to a 'challenging EV climate' as the reason why its electric sedan will no longer come to the U.S. and Canada.

The slick, electric sedan first introduced in 2023 was supposed to make its North American debut last year, after selling well in Europe and China, but was delayed indefinitely. Now VW is cancelling the ID.7 for the US and Canada, citing a “challenging environment for EVs.”

The electric family sedan's tumultuous launch process ultimately ends with VW deciding not to sell it on this side of the pond.

The Volkswagen ID.7 was going to be a big deal. At least, that’s what we all thought. VW figured so too as it flew a small group of journalists, including my boss Kyle, all the way to Spain to drive an early prototype.