Volkswagen’s all electric ID.4 could soon be known by a different name, according to a report emerging from Germany. As the electric SUV approaches its 2027 model year refresh, new information suggests the update may go beyond design and technology changes to include a complete rebranding in line with Volkswagen’s evolving EV strategy.
Automotive News reports that Volkswagen plans to rename the ID.4 as the ID Tiguan, aligning it with the company’s internal combustion Tiguan under a new naming convention. The approach is intended to pair electric vehicles more closely with their gasoline counterparts, sharing names and visual cues. Volkswagen has already taken a similar step in Europe with the ID Polo, which mirrors the conventional Polo in both name and styling.
The potential name change was revealed during a press conference involving IG Metall, a German labor union representing metal workers, at Volkswagen’s Emden plant where the European market ID.4 is currently produced. Volkswagen first outlined its new EV naming strategy at the 2025 IAA Mobility Show in Munich, explaining that the move is designed to create stronger emotional connections and make it easier for consumers to understand how electric and combustion models relate to one another.
In Europe, the ID Tiguan is expected to adopt much of the exterior design language of the gas powered Tiguan. Whether the same approach will be applied to the North American market remains unclear. The ID.4 sold in the United States is built in Chattanooga, Tennessee, while the U.S. market Tiguan is produced in Puebla, Mexico and differs significantly from its European counterpart, as it is based on a different platform.
Because of these regional differences, it is possible the ID.4 name could remain in the U.S. market even if Europe transitions to the ID Tiguan. Volkswagen of North America has not confirmed any details. When asked for comment, a company spokesperson said no additional information could be shared at this time, leaving open questions about whether American buyers will see the same naming shift as Europe when the refreshed model arrives.
