VW Group's EV sales jump 165% in first half, boosted by Europe demand

Demand for VW models including the ID4 helped drive the group's EV sales in the first half.

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July 20, 2021 01:35 PM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group's global deliveries of full-electric vehicles more than doubled in the first half, mostly driven by demand in Europe.

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