Volkswagen and XPeng Expand Partnership to Develop New EV Technologies
The collaboration now includes VW's MEB platform and aims to produce new all-electric models for the Chinese market by 2026.
- Volkswagen and XPeng have established project houses in Guangzhou and Hefei for joint engineering efforts.
- The expanded agreement includes the development of a new E/E architecture integrating VW's MEB platform.
- The first Volkswagen-branded EVs under this collaboration are expected to roll out within 24 months.
- Volkswagen's investment in XPeng aims to enhance intelligent driving and reduce development time by over 30%.
- The partnership is part of Volkswagen's 'in China for China' strategy to bolster its position in the world's largest automotive market.