- VW has confirmed that the next-gen Golf and T-Roc EVs will be built at the Wolfsburg plant.
- Both models will ride on the SSP architecture, and will arrive towards the end of the decade.
- The EV is different from the ICE-powered T-Roc which is getting a new generation in 2025.
Volkswagen is getting ready to unveil the new generation of the T-Roc, but the ICE-powered model won’t be the only one in the lineup. The German automaker has confirmed that a fully electric version is in development, though it will ride on an entirely different platform.
This news was quietly tucked into VW’s recent teaser for the ID.One, the company’s upcoming €20,000 entry-level EV slated for 2027. Since all eyes were on that budget-friendly model, the electric T-Roc largely slipped under the radar. However, this marks the first time VW has officially acknowledged its existence.
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More specifically, in a statement about the future of the Wolfsburg plant, VW CEO, Thomas Schafer, said: “Our goal is to build the next-generation electric Golf on the new SSP platform there, along with the high-volume electric T-Roc. This will establish Wolfsburg as the capital of our new all-electric compact class”
This confirms that the electric T-Roc will be the second model based on the Scalable Systems Platform (SSP), following the next-generation Golf. Since the Golf EV isn’t expected until 2028, it’s safe to assume the electric T-Roc will arrive before the decade’s end, positioned just below the ID.4’s successor.
The SSP platform is set to replace VW’s current MEB architecture across the brand’s EV lineup, though its rollout has been delayed due to software development issues. Once ready, SSP is expected to bring ultra-fast charging, Level 4 autonomous driving capability, and a new production process designed for greater efficiency.
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The electric T-Roc is entirely separate from the next-generation compact SUV set to debut in the coming months. That model will stick with the proven MQB Evo platform, offering gasoline, mild-hybrid, and possibly plug-in hybrid powertrain options.
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Leaked images from a few weeks ago suggest the redesigned T-Roc has grown slightly, adopting a sleeker look and packing more tech inside. However, don’t expect any major carryover to the EV version, as by the time the electric T-Roc arrives in 2028 or later, the gas-powered model will already be nearing a mid-cycle refresh, making a distinct design for the EV likely.
Despite the advancements over its predecessor, VW will likely introduce an entirely different design for the fully electric T-Roc, leveraging its unique platform. After all, the EV won’t arrive until at least 2028, by which time the gas-powered version will be nearing its mid-cycle update.
High-Volume EVs
Daniela Cavallo, Chairwoman of the General and Group Works Council of Volkswagen AG, confirmed that the the SSP platform will be used throughout the VW Group, adding that technical development will take place in Wolfsburg. She emphasized that the EV-dedicated underpinnings will be “just as important” to VW’s future success as the platform strategy for its current internal combustion models.
Cavallo also underscored the significance of the Golf and T-Roc in terms of production volume: “At our main plant, we will not only be working on development but also producing strongly over the next few years. The future electric flagships – the Golf and the T-Roc produced in Wolfsburg – currently represent a volume in excess of 500,000 units per year.”
Notably, VW has announced plans to move Golf production to Mexico in 2027, along with 35,000 job cuts across Germany and a reduction in domestic production capacity. Whether the new EV lineup will be enough to keep Wolfsburg’s workforce busy for years to come remains to be seen.
