Jan 02, 2024 07:31 PM

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VW’s China Venture Launches Debut EV

By An Limin and Ding Yi

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A Volkswagen Anhui factory in June 2022. Photo: Volkswagen Anhui

A Volkswagen Anhui factory in June 2022. Photo: Volkswagen Anhui

Volkswagen (Anhui) Automotive Co. Ltd., a joint venture majority owned by Volkswagen AG, has kicked off production of its first electric-vehicle (EV).

The venture, formed by the German auto giant and state-owned Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. Ltd. (JAC), is manufacturing an electric SUV, the Cupra Tavascan, for export to Europe, according to a statement Saturday by the government of Hefei, capital of Anhui province. The venture is also set to roll out a model for the Chinese market in 2024.

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