I don’t thin this a new idea- There was always the expectation they’d eventually fold the id. electric line into the traditional models.

They needed some scheme to run parallel model lines, because VW went for a dedicated BEV platform after the e-Golf and e-up. That difference go away sooner than later.

I believe VW is the only mass-brand that has - or will soon have- a “thoroughbred BEV” equivalent to their entire ICE lineup.