Volkswagen Amarok EV and PHEV utes dominated out… for now

The present-generation Volkswagen Amarok received’t be provided with an electrical or plug-in hybrid powertrain, based on firm executives.

As not too long ago as April 2025, Volkswagen mentioned it was “critically contemplating” an electrical (EV) or plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Amarok – nonetheless, these tasks now seem to have been axed.

However whereas Volkswagen has dominated out electrified variations of the present Amarok, the potential for an Amarok EV or PHEV being developed for the next-generation ute has been left open – all however confirming a new-generation Amarok is on the playing cards for the 2030s.

“Stefan Mecha, our new [Volkswagen Commercial] CEO made it clear … the PHEV and BEV Amarok is not being mentioned at this time limit, on this technology,” Nathan Johnson, Volkswagen Business’s model director, informed CarExpert.

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The choice comes simply months after Ford launched a plug-in hybrid model of the Ranger – the non-identical twin to the Amarok.

Whereas Mr Johnson wouldn’t be drawn on confirming a new-generation Amarok, he mentioned “there’s alternative sooner or later” to revisit an Amarok BEV and PHEV.

“It’s a world determination at this time limit.”

Regardless of the potential for a low- and zero-emissions ute as a part of its portfolio, Mr Johnson says the corporate is nicely positioned for the New Automobile Effectivity Customary (NVES) – laws launched by the Australian Authorities to incentivise the uptake of extra environment friendly vehicles.