--- title: "VW’s New GTI Trademark Hints at Future Sporty EVs" description: "Volkswagen filed a trademark in Germany for a GTI logo with a lightning bolt, potentially indicating an electric GTI is coming soon." date: "2023-08-01" modified: "2023-08-01" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/vws-new-gti-trademark-hints-at-future-sporty-evs" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Golf GTi" - "Volkswagen" --- # VW’s New GTI Trademark Hints at Future Sporty EVs ![]() As the automotive industry shifts toward electrification, every brand needs to come up with its own buzzword or eye-catching logo to signify its electric propulsion. As for the next-generation electric [Volkswagen GTI](), its rebranding could come by way of a new logo. [Volkswagen]() recently filed a trademark for the GTI's new logo with the [German Patent and Trade Mark Office]() on July 25, according to *[Car Buzz]()*. It's pretty simple and self-explanatory, as it's just the word "GTI" but with a lightning bolt for the letter "I." ![]() **Photo | DPMA** An [electric VW GTI]() is inevitable but this trademark is no official indication that such a car is happening soon. The current Mk8 GTI still has some life left in it as VW's CEO said it could live on as late as 2030, so it could be a few years until we see its electric successor. This trademark could also be used for other cars, as Volkswagen slaps the GTI badge on a few different vehicles in Europe, such as the Polo GTI and Up! GTI. So when those cars go electric, they'll likely get this GTI logo too. There's also the newly released ID.3 hatchback, which is essentially an electric Golf but it isn't sold here in the United States, and that could get the electrified GTI logo too. As for the logo itself, it's a cute little way to indicate that the car is electric, even if it isn't exactly original. It isn't the first electric car logo to use a lightning bolt—the [F-150 Lightning]() had it first—and it probably won't be the last. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()