metro has outlined plans to sell one million electrified vehicles ( EVs ) per year by 2025 in a bid to meet ever - increasing carbon - cutting standards and avoid the recent " Dieselgate " scandal . As previously reported , to adhere to these regulations VW intends to introduce a fleet of 20 new electric or electrified cars by 2020 . It should be remembered that VW is not the only automaker with large - scale electric plans , as Volvo announced similar plans earlier this year .
Volkswagen has outlined plans to sell one million electrified vehicles (EVs) per year by 2025 in a bid to meet ever-increasing carbon-cutting regulations and overcome the recent "Dieselgate" scandal. As previously reported, to adhere to these regulations VW intends to launch a total of 20 new electric or electrified cars by 2020. It should be remembered that VW is not the only automaker with large-scale electric plans, as Volvo announced similar intentions earlier this year.