Volkwagen's Ambitious Plan For China Market Until 2030, Focus On Innovation And Electric Cars

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JAKARTA - Volkswagen with local partners, namely SAIC and FAW, announced ambitious goals until 2030 in China, despite facing various challenges in 2023 for the domestic market.

Welcoming 2024, Volkswagen Group is committed to accelerating transformation and maintaining its leadership, in the era of intelligently connected vehicles.

As part of its strategy, Volkswagen plans to offer 30 locally produced fuel and hybrid models by 2027, so that it is in line with the company's efforts towards an all-electric era, citing the Carnewschina page, Saturday, January 27.

Meanwhile, by 2030 the company aims to provide a minimum of 30 pure electric models in the Chinese market, the recently updated ID.3 and ID.4 models are real examples.

In addition, to further improve its efforts, the brand plans to utilize other Chinese manufacturer technology, such as using Xpeng's architecture to produce two new electric models for the local market by 2026.

In addition to ambitions in the EV segment, the Volkswagen Group intends to strengthen its position in the internal combustion engine (ICE) market. The company plans to upgrade its main ICE products with advanced technology in the years to come.

The Volkswagen group will also integrate innovative technologies into its products, such as introducing driving assistance features, smart cockpits, new car navigation systems, and AI-powered assistants designed for the Chinese market.

The move aims to increase their product intelligence as a whole. The company's commitment to innovation and adaptation to the growing automotive landscape demonstrates its determination to play a major role in the future of the Chinese market.