Volkswagen introduced a revised technique plan for its German factories via 2028, leading to a wholesome dose of cost-cutting amidst the model’s monetary difficulties. As famous by VW’s manufacturing boss Christian Vollmer, the aim is to cut back manufacturing complexity, by bundling fashions based mostly on the identical platform.
Beginning with the newest information on the upcoming Tesla-fighting Trinity EV flagship, VW canceled plans for a devoted new manufacturing unit close to Wolfsburg, which might require a €2 billion ($2.12 billion) funding. As an alternative, the automaker determined to replace its current plant in Zwickau to accommodate the manufacturing of its flagship SSP-based mannequin. At the moment, Zwickau is residence to the manufacturing of the MEB-based VW ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5, in addition to the Cupra Born, and Audi This fall/This fall Sportback e-tron.
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On the same notice, VW stated that the manufacturing of latest SSP-based EVs will probably be “built-in into current and modernized buildings” of its major Wolfsburg plant once they arrive “on the finish of the last decade”. This is applicable to the fully-electric VW Golf MK9, which aspires to be a “high-volume” mannequin.
Extra New Fashions On The Horizon
For the close to future, VW introduced a brand new EV mannequin set to be produced at Wolfsburg alongside the ID.3. The automaker didn’t go into particulars however this might be the rumored ID.3-sized electrical SUV with Automotive Information Europe suggesting it is going to be an electrical Tiguan. The identical plant will home the manufacturing of the Tiguan Allspace successor in 2025, which in flip might be based mostly on the next-gen Tayron.
Extra importantly, the corporate confirmed an “all-electric SUV for the high-volume A-segment” that may enter manufacturing in 2026, hinting on the rumored VW ID.1. The brand new entry-level mannequin of VW’s EV lineup will probably be positioned beneath the upcoming ID.2, as a alternative for the growing older e-Up! with a focused beginning value of below €20,000 ($21,183).
The remainder of the factories in Germany and different areas will proceed with the present plans. This consists of the Osnabrück facility in Decrease Saxony, which homes the manufacturing of the VW Arteon and T-Roc convertible, alongside the persevering with partnership with Porsche.
Thomas Schäfer, VW CEO, stated that the automotive business faces “advanced challenges because it undergoes a metamorphosis that’s being carried out below troublesome enterprise situations”, including that the “newly authorized car allocation plan will make a considerable contribution to a powerful, aggressive VW model.”
