ev.news Briefly: ID. Tiguan, EV Survey, Bolt Range & more | 10 Oct 2026

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VW ID. TIGUAN REPLACES ID.4 AND ID.5 Volkswagen is replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with the ID. Tiguan, combining familiar SUV styling with redesigned interiors, physical climate controls, conventional door handles and steering-wheel buttons, addressing some of the biggest criticisms of its current electric models. Built on the updated MEB+ platform, it offers 58 kWh or 77 kWh batteries, power outputs from 140 kW to 220 kW, and up to 600 km of WLTP range, alongside standard one-pedal driving, vehicle-to-load capability and up to 2,000 kg towing capacity. German orders open on 13 October, starting at €42,695, with production in Emden and European deliveries expected in early 2027, followed by a planned US launch. Having sold more than 950,000 ID.4 and ID.5 vehicles since 2021, Volkswagen is now shifting away from making EVs feel fundamentally different from combustion cars, hoping the recognisable Tiguan name and more conventional ownership experience will help reverse a 28.2% decline in electric deliveries during the first half of 2026. BMW SURVEY FINDS 42% WANT 300-MILE EV RANGE A BMW survey of 1,005 Americans found that while 73% drive no more than 75 miles daily, 42% want at leas