Volkswagen has been performing quite well in the electric vehicle market, specially using renewable energy, to position itself as a leader among Western legacy automakers. While Tesla and BYD have taken the EV sales lead, this company has concentrated on powering its EVs with clean, green electricity and emphasizing sustainability beyond vehicle electrification.
In 2024, Volkswagen-supported renewable energy projects will produce about 1.1 terawatt-hours of electricity. Since 2021, these projects have added nearly 3 TWh of renewable energy to Europe’s grid, meeting the annual needs of 800,000 homes. This big-ticket investment further underlines the decarbonization commitment at Volkswagen.

Among its green initiatives, Volkswagen supports 26 renewable energy projects in nine European countries, including wind and solar power. The Djupdal wind farm in Sweden, part of Europe’s largest onshore wind energy area, produces 1 TWh annually. Volkswagen will increase these activities in line with growing sales of its ID. models.
The automaker’s life cycle analysis points out the environmental advantages of its EVs. For instance, the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro emits 25% fewer CO2 emissions over its life than diesel models. When charged exclusively with EU green electricity, emissions drop by 50%. This advantage becomes clear after driving 66,000 kilometers using green electricity—far more quickly than with conventional energy sources.

Volkswagen also promotes renewable energy accessibility through the IONITY superfast charging network and Elli’s Naturstrom Flex product for home charging. These efforts ensure that customers can consistently power their vehicles with renewable electricity.
Long-term partnerships further ensure that Volkswagen supports renewable energy. Projects like a solar park in Portugal and wind farms across Europe highlight Volkswagen’s dedication to cutting EV charging’s carbon footprint. Transitioning 40% of “grey” electricity for EV charging to green power greatly improves the ID. fleet’s sustainability.
In line with a holistic approach toward the overarching company-wide sustainability targets, this multilevel approach goes to prove there is more to building a cleaner automotive future than just producing EVs.
Reference- Clean Technica, The Verge, Electrek, Volkswagen website & PR