🚀 Volkswagen reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by driving the expansion of renewable energy in Europe. The company is currently involved in 26 green energy projects across nine countries, making a positive impact on the decarbonization of the automotive sector. Since 2021, these projects have generated 3 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity, equivalent to the annual demand of nearly 800,000 households.
Beyond electrifying its vehicle lineup, Volkswagen is committed to a sustainable future, supporting the development of solar and wind farms that feed the European power grid with clean energy. This initiative is key to reducing the carbon footprint and making ID. models even more efficient.
🔄 INNOVATION AND ONGOING COMMITMENT
Andreas Walingen, Volkswagen’s CSO, emphasized: “Each year, we strengthen our commitment to renewable energy so that our customers can charge their vehicles with clean power and reduce their environmental impact.” Through this strategy, the brand proves that sustainability is not just about manufacturing electric vehicles, but also ensuring that their usage is carbon neutral.
Volkswagen has funded major initiatives, such as a solar farm in Vila Real, Portugal, generating 60 GWh annually, and a wind farm in Djupdal, Sweden, where it holds a 70% stake and produces 1,000 GWh of electricity per year.
🌍 REAL IMPACT ON ELECTRIC MOBILITY
In 2024, these projects have generated 1.1 TWh of renewable energy, enough to power 300,000 households or meet the total energy demand of the current ID. vehicle fleet in Europe. However, 40% of the electricity used for charging still comes from non-renewable sources, a challenge that Volkswagen aims to solve in the next 10 years.
Volkswagen’s lifecycle studies reveal that an ID.4 Pro, when charged with green energy, produces up to 50% fewer CO2 emissions compared to a diesel model. Additionally, its carbon footprint is significantly reduced after 66,000 km of driving.
💪 MULTIPLE OPTIONS TO CHARGE WITH CLEAN ENERGY
Volkswagen also makes renewable energy more accessible to its customers through a charging network with 750,000 charging points across Europe, including the IONITY network, which features 4,000 HPC fast-charging stations powered by green electricity.
In 2024, Volkswagen Naturstrom Flex, operated by Elli, introduces a dynamic pricing model based on electricity market rates. This option allows customers to reduce charging costs by up to 40%, especially when combined with the Elli Charger smart charging system.
🏰 A STEP FORWARD IN DECARBONIZATION
Volkswagen is not only leading the electric transition but also driving a sustainable ecosystem, integrating renewable energy, green charging infrastructure, and the expansion of zero-emission mobility.
With 26 energy projects in Europe, the brand demonstrates its commitment to the environment and reinforces its position as a pioneer in automotive electrification and sustainability.
