VW ‘cautiously optimistic’ Chattanooga-made ID.4 will gain tax credit

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Workers watch as vehicles roll off the line during the launch celebration for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the Chattanooga assembly plant in 2022. Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Workers watch as vehicles roll off the line during the launch celebration for the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV at the Chattanooga assembly plant in 2022.

By Mike Pare January 10, 2024 3 min read

Volkswagen’s Chattanooga-built ID.4 electric vehicle posted 84.2% higher sales in 2023, figures show, but it’s missing from the newest list of vehicles qualifying for a federal tax credit.

Volkswagen of America spokesperson Mark Gillies said this week the company has submitted the paperwork for the tax credit.

Gillies said in an email company officials are “cautiously optimistic” the vehicles will again qualify.

Last year, the ID.4 was eligible for the $7,500 credit available on models placed in service in 2023, the company said.