Sustainability
Sustainability
Our electric cars are designed to minimise their impact on the environment. From zero tailpipe emissions to responsible recycling, see the steps we’ve taken towards sustainable mobility.
Way to zero
Discover the Way to Zero
Climate change
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. Volkswagen is developing a pure electric fleet as part of our vision to cut CO2 emissions and create a sustainable future.
Battery recycling
We have designed our batteries to have a very long life. When they are no longer required, we have sophisticated processes to reuse, remanufacture and safely recycle them.
Energy storage on four wheels
We are working on smart energy management so our vehicles charge when energy from renewable sources is plentiful and can even discharge energy back to help meet short supply.
Brake energy recuperation
When electric vehicles brake, the battery is recharged. This is just one way in which your ID.3 uses energy sustainably, to make it smarter and more efficient.
Learn more about sustainability
Take a look at our dedicated sustainability page and learn the ways we are using improving recycling solutions, energy storage, tailpipe emissions, and more as we strive to become a carbon-neutral company.
Raw material recovery through recycling: what happens to the ID. battery?
Electric mobility makes locally CO2-free driving possible. However, it only becomes more sustainable overall if it also relies on sustainable solutions in battery production.
Discover our electric and hybrid cars
Hybrid range
Electric range
Our Environmental Policy Statement
Or to find out more about Volkswagen and the Environment
Our electric vision
Our electric vision
Volkswagen’s future is electric. We’re committed to developing cars and technologies that open up the possibilities of electric driving to all. Making the switch to electric not only benefits the environment, it could also help you save money and discover a new and exciting way to drive.
Our electric vision
Volkswagen’s future is electric. We’re committed to developing cars and technologies that open up the possibilities of electric driving to all. Making the switch to electric not only benefits the environment, it could also help you save money and discover a new and exciting way to drive.