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Volkswagen Unveils China-Focused EV Lineup and Advanced Driving Tech at Auto Shanghai

The automaker revealed five new models, three prototypes, and a Level 2++ driver assistance system as part of its strategy to regain market share in China.

Employees work on an electric vehicle (EV) production line at a Volkswagen Anhui factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China September 25, 2024. China Daily via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. CHINA OUT./File Photo
The Audi E5 Sportback, the first model of Audi's series of electric vehicles (EVs) jointly developed with SAIC, is showcased at a Volkswagen event in Shanghai, China April 22, 2025. REUTERS/Zoey Zhang/File Photo
Volkswagen Wants A China Comeback With These New Cars: Concepts
On the eve of the opening of massive industry show Auto Shanghai, Volkswagen presented three high-tech prototypes

Overview

  • Volkswagen showcased five new models tailored for the Chinese market and three high-tech prototypes developed with local partners FAW, SAIC, and JAC.
  • The company plans to launch over 20 electric and hybrid models in China by 2027 as part of its 'in China, for China' strategy.
  • A new Level 2++ driver assistance system, designed specifically for China's traffic conditions, will debut this year, with an enhanced version planned for 2026.
  • Volkswagen's premium Audi brand introduced a youth-focused sub-brand, AUDI, with the E5 Sportback as its first model, built on a SAIC platform.
  • The automaker announced plans to export China-made vehicles to other Asian markets, South America, and the Middle East to optimize production capacity.