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According to a media report, Volkswagen CEO, Thomas Schafer, has confirmed that the brand has no plans to revive the Beetle as an EV.
While rumours of an EV version of the iconic VW Beetle have been around for a while, Schafer quickly clarified that the Beetle has had its day and it wouldn't make sense to bring it back.
Thomas Schafer stated, "I wouldn't say with 100 per cent [certainty]. But from where I stand now, I wouldn't consider it." He also added that going forward, the carmaker will have to balance technology and cost while investing money in the best possible place.
Schafer stated that Volkswagen will continue using other popular model names such as Golf, Tiguan and Passat on its future EVs. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is probably the only nod to the brand's heritage, with no further desire to continue down the retro path.
He stated, “The brand always has to reinvent itself and bring out new things. It's similar to when the Beetle's time was over and the Golf came in. You've got to bring new models, but at the same time optimise existing ones."
Source: Autocar UK