Ah, Volkswagen’s sudden embrace of the electric vehicle revolution sets my scepticism into overdrive—especially when you consider the colossal deception they perpetrated for over a quarter of a century with their Dieselgate debacle. For years, they peddled the fantasy that VW diesel engines were the epitome of cleanliness, akin to Donald Trump’s ludicrous defense of the coal industry as “clean, beautiful coal.”

Behind the smoke and mirrors, VW executives were staunchly opposed to transitioning to EV powertrains, and it seems they’re still dragging their heels despite the EU’s relentless arm-twisting and regulatory hoops.

So, what we have here is a grand performance of Kabuki Theatre, with Volkswagen singing the praises of EVs while continuing to rely heavily on the sale of good ol’ piston-powered combustion engines.

But hey, old habits die hard, right? Volkswagen’s greenwashing agenda works wonders to bolster their newfound environmental consciousness.

Supposedly, the ID7 Tourer standard edition boasts a miraculous 374-mile range on a single charge, while the top-of-the-line model with a beefier battery supposedly stretches to 425 miles. Color me sceptical until I see it with my own eyes.

And now, the pièce de résistance—the ID7 Tourer Greenwash Edition, available for order in the UK starting at a wallet-wincing £52K. Ouch indeed!