Overview

• Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer officially confirmed the development of a fully electric Golf GTI, set to debut in 2026.
• The electric Golf GTI will remain true to its front-wheel-drive heritage, using advanced torque-vectoring systems to manage high power output.
• Prototypes of the electric GTI have been described by Schäfer as 'mind-blowing' and 'monster cars,' showcasing impressive performance capabilities.
• Volkswagen is also planning additional GTI variants, including an AWD Golf R and a smaller ID.1-based GTI, expected to follow in 2027.
• The initial electric GTIs will be built on VW’s MEB platform, with future models shifting to the more versatile SSP architecture by the end of the decade.