Volkswagen links shared parts to €600 million savings on small EVs
Volkswagen's four small electric cars from CUPRA, Volkswagen and Škoda have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, and shared components have saved €600 million. Brand chief Thomas Schäfer is pushing for EU credits to cushion the slim margins in this segment.
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What happened
Volkswagen's Electric Urban Car Family, made up of four entry-level EVs from CUPRA, Volkswagen and Škoda, was shown together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show. The models have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, and Volkswagen says sharing parts across them saved €600 million. Brand boss Thomas Schäfer still wants EU credits to protect thin margins in the small EV segment.
Why it matters
Volkswagen says the small EV segment remains its toughest business. Schäfer's call for EU credits points to the thin margins the company still faces.
Timeline
- Oct 10, 8:00 PM ET: The four entry-level electric models from CUPRA, Volkswagen and Škoda were shown together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show, with almost 150,000 orders already placed.
- Oct 11, 8:00 PM ET: Volkswagen said shared parts across the four small EVs saved €600 million, while Schäfer called for EU credits to protect thin margins.
Coverage
- VW says scale makes small EVs work, but segment remains its toughest business (autonews.com)
- Successful market launch of the Electric Urban Car Family: CUPRA Raval, Volkswagen ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID. Cross together for the first time at the Paris Motor Show (volkswagen-newsroom.com)
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