--- title: "We’ve Reached the End of the Line for Gas-Powered VW Golfs" description: "This current eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is going to be the last one available with internal combustion engines." date: "2023-04-02" modified: "2023-04-02" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/weve-reached-the-end-of-the-line-for-gas-powered-vw-golfs" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Volkswagen News" --- # We’ve Reached the End of the Line for Gas-Powered VW Golfs ![]() The current eighth generation [Volkswagen Golf ]()will be the last to have an internal combustion engine. According to *[Automobilwoche]()*, VW boss Thomas Schaefer said the eighth-gen Golf will run its gas-powered course after its update next year. Schaefer left the door open for a potential gas-powered revival for the Golf in the future, saying that it could happen if the world develops drastically different than expected by 2027, but Volkswagen isn't planning on that. Instead, VW is currently looking to electrify all of its core models. "It's clear that we will not be giving up iconic names like Golf, Tiguan and GTI, but will be transferring them to the electric world," he told *Automobilwoche*. Thankfully, Schaefer said that VW's goal is to keep the spirit of the Golf alive as it transitions to full-electrification and that it won't just be slapping iconic names on electric vehicles. ![]() **VW ID.3** The Golf's electric ninth generation will come toward the end of the decade, as the brand attempts to become fully electric by 2033. According to Schaefer, this won't happen until at least 2028, when VW phases out its[ current MEB platform]() and launches its new [SSP electric architecture](). Unlike MEB, the SSP platform will be able to support a wider variety of cars, such as larger SUVs. So we could see further classic Volkswagen nameplates carry on to EVs, such as the Passat, Tiguan, and even Touareg. However, it's possible the "ID" name could continue on as well. Back in December, Schafer told *[Autocar]()* that there's a good enough connection between Volkswagen and the ID name to keep it around even alongside more traditional names. He said there could even be an "ID Golf." So it's possible we could see an SSP-based Volkswagen ID Golf by as early as 2028, which will kick off the brand's journey into full electrification. *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]()