On February 18, Audi is solidly advancing the electrification process of its models in China. Through Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., Audi will continue to expand its localized electrified model lineup and build a new production base for Audi pure electric models based on the PPE platform. It is planned to be completed by the end of 2024 and put into production of new pure electric vehicles such as the E6L.

In the past few months, Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. has achieved another important milestone: based on intensive preparations and approvals from relevant departments, the construction of a new factory in Changchun is ready to go. The factory's planned annual production capacity is 150,000 vehicles. It is worth mentioning that factory production will be carbon dioxide neutral and fully interconnected.

At the same time, according to previous news, after the project is completed, it will produce three pure electric new energy models: B+SUV e-tron/B+SAV e-tron/C Lim LWB e-tron. The total production capacity of the factory 150,000 vehicles/year. These three new cars are Audi Q6L e-tron, Q6L e-tron Sportback, and E6L.

Dussmann, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, said: "Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. plays a core role in Audi's electrification strategy in China. We are very pleased We are happy to work with our partner China FAW to realize the success of this project Another important milestone. We will make every effort to promote the further development of the company and promote the construction of the new factory. By the end of 2024, the new factory will become a new benchmark for Audi production bases. The Audi pure electric model production base will be built in Changchun. Dr. Wen Zeyue, President of Audi China, said: "As Audi's latest production base, this factory will set new standards in digitalization, efficiency and sustainability. Through Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd., we will inject new energy into the development of electric mobility in China. Vitality. ” In this new factory, a new information technology architecture will network all processes. The implementation of the cross-regional environmental plan "Mission Zero" will promote sustainable production and better enable car manufacturing in Changchun in a CO2-neutral and fully connected manner. In addition to production areas such as stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly workshops, the factory will also be equipped with its own battery assembly workshop. Construction of the factory's first building is scheduled to begin after the frost period is over.

Audi’s first pure electric vehicle factory in China

The new factory in Changchun will be Audi’s first factory in China dedicated to the production of pure electric vehicles.production base. The plant's planned annual production capacity will reach 150,000 vehicles, which will make an important contribution to the electrification development of Audi's future model lineup in China. According to the plan, the factory will first put into production three models based on the PPE platform (the platform is jointly developed by Audi and Porsche). Initial production models will include a pure electric SUV and a pure electric sedan.

Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. CEO Shi Ruizhe said: "Through Audi's first pure electric model production plant in China, Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. will Bringing rich and diversified high-end electric travel options to Chinese customers”

Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. is Audi’s first majority-owned joint venture in China. Company CEO Shi Ruizhe will also be responsible for the management of the new factory.

Editor: Zhao Yu