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Volkswagen to 're-engage' in China EV market by third quarter of 2026, CFO tells FT
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Posted on May 13, 2025
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Volkswagen plans to reengage in China's EV market by Q3 2026 with new launches, aiming for improved performance and cost efficiency, says CFO Arno Antlitz.
Volkswagen to Reengage China EV Market by 2026, CFO Reveals
(Reuters) -Volkswagen's CFO expects the carmaker's new product launches in China to start improving its performance in the battery-electric vehicle segment by the third quarter of 2026, he said in an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday.
"By then, we will reengage in the market with great products, with a really good cost base," Arno Antlitz said, speaking at the FT Future of the Car Summit in London.
(Reporting by Victoria Waldersee, Editing by Rachel More)
Key Takeaways
- •Volkswagen aims to improve its China EV market by Q3 2026.
- •New product launches are expected to boost performance.
- •CFO Arno Antlitz shared insights at the FT Summit.
- •Focus on cost-effective and innovative products.
- •Strategic re-engagement in the competitive EV market.
Frequently Asked Questions about Volkswagen to 're-engage' in China EV market by third quarter of 2026, CFO tells FT
1What is the main topic?
Volkswagen's strategy to enhance its presence in the China EV market by the third quarter of 2026.
2What are Volkswagen's plans for China?
Volkswagen plans to launch new products to improve its performance in the battery-electric vehicle segment by 2026.
3Who provided the information?
The information was provided by Volkswagen's CFO, Arno Antlitz, during an interview at the FT Future of the Car Summit.
