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Volkswagen Begins Construction Of New Electric Plant In China

Due for completion mid-2022, the plant is set for start of production in the second half of 2023.
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By Ameya Naik

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Published on April 28, 2021

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  • The plant will incorporate new energy saving mechanisms
  • VW plans to produce 1.5 million EVs in China by 2025
  • Volkswagen Anhui will have a staff of around 500 on board by 2025

Volkswagen Group China has begun construction of an all-new MEB plant at Volkswagen Anhui recently. As the third of the Group's pure-electric vehicle manufacturing facilities in China, following completion of the Anting (SAIC VW) and Foshan (FAW-VW) plants, the Volkswagen Anhui plant will be powered by green energy from day one. Due for completion mid-2022, the plant is set for start of production in the second half of 2023.

By 2025, Volkswagen Group China plans to deliver up to 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) per year. Dr. Stephan Wollenstein, CEO of Volkswagen Group China, said, "As China is the world's largest single market for NEV vehicles, we need to strengthen our local competence, and Volkswagen Anhui is a significant part of it. With the plant to be powered by green energy from day one, we are demonstrating our commitment to reducing carbon emissions beyond our fleet."

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The company recently showcased the China-specific ID.6 three row SUV 

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The new body shop will cover roughly 141,000 square metres and makes up part of the total project area, together covering around 500,000m2. The new plant will incorporate a number of energy saving strategies as part of comprehensive efforts to reduce overall carbon emissions, including the adoption of low energy consumption production equipment. A supplier park for battery and components is also planned for construction in the area.

Volkswagen Anhui will have a staff of around 500 on board by 2025, with a focus on R&D and engineering innovations. Combining R&D, quality assurance, pre-sales manufacturing and testing under one roof, Volkswagen Anhui will provide the Group with a faster time-to-market for new e-mobility products.

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