Volkswagen's Zwickau Plant Faces Uncertainty Over Audi Production

Reports suggest VW is considering shifting some Audi Q4 e-tron production to the U.S. by the early 2030s, raising concerns about the plant's future.

Volkswagen is reportedly exploring the possibility of moving production of the Audi Q4 e-tron for the U.S. market from its Zwickau plant to its Chattanooga facility in Tennessee.
The Zwickau plant, Germany's first electric vehicle factory, has already faced reductions, with several VW models set to shift production to Wolfsburg and Emden by 2027.
The plant's capacity is expected to halve by 2027, with production focused solely on the Audi Q4 e-tron and its Sportback variant.
VW has guaranteed job security for Zwickau's 9,500 workers until 2030, but local leaders and unions warn of potential long-term impacts on employment and the regional economy.
While VW and Audi officials state that Zwickau remains a production site for the Q4 e-tron, they acknowledge that future planning scenarios are under review.