Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 25, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Volkswagen cuts production at its German EV plants, citing weak demand. Zwickau will shut for a week, while Emden reduces hours.
(Reuters) -Europe's top carmaker Volkswagen is curbing volumes and introducing temporary shutdowns at two of its electric-vehicle plants in Germany, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
The German automaker's Zwickau factory will stop production for a week from October 6 due to weak demand for the Audi Q4 e-tron, the report said, citing a company spokesperson.
The carmaker's Emden plant has reduced employee hours and is expected to halt production lines for several days, Bloomberg said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. Volkswagen did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Last week, Volkswagen said it would take a 5.1 billion euro ($6 billion) hit over its unit Porsche AG's delayed EV rollout due to weaker demand, and rising competition from China coupled with higher U.S. tariffs.
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(Reporting by Ananya Palyekar in Bengaluru; Editing by Alan Barona)
Electric vehicle production refers to the manufacturing of vehicles powered by electric motors instead of traditional internal combustion engines, focusing on sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.
Weak demand occurs when consumers are not purchasing products or services at expected levels, often leading to reduced production and financial losses for companies.
Financial impact refers to the effect that an event or decision has on a company's financial performance, including revenues, expenses, and overall profitability.
A factory shutdown is a temporary halt in production operations, often due to low demand, maintenance needs, or strategic business decisions.
Employee hour reduction involves decreasing the number of hours that employees work, often as a cost-saving measure during periods of low demand or financial strain.
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