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Stellantis is not alone in feeling the slowdown in demand. Volkswagen is imposing a one-week shutdown at its Zwickau plant and is considering halting production in Emden as well. Electric models are directly targeted. |
A Brake on Volkswagen’s Electric Production
The German automotive giant Volkswagen is taking significant measures to adjust its production in response to the slowdown in the electric vehicle market. This strategic decision comes in a context of weaker-than-expected demand in the electric segment.
Affected Production Sites
The Zwickau plant, one of the group’s major electric vehicle production sites, will experience a temporary shutdown for a full week. At the same time, management is studying the possibility of also halting assembly lines at the Emden site.
A Sector Trend
Volkswagen thus joins Stellantis in acknowledging a decelerating electric market. This production pause reflects the necessary adjustments that automakers must make in response to changing consumer demand.