Volkswagen Group is currently reevaluating the electric vehicle strategy developed by former CEO Herbert Diess. The new CEO, Oliver Blume, and Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer are working on revising the company’s future development plan. According to Autocar, Volkswagen has already approved an investment of 1.5 billion euros, and the updated plan will extend until 2030. Currently, this investment will mainly focus on upgrading batteries, inverters, and electricity-related equipment.
Their strategy appears to be aimed at transforming the MEB platform and extending its lifespan. Oliver Blume’s new plan will delay the rollout of the SSP platform. Volkswagen will continue to focus on investing in the MEB platform.
The 800V architecture of the SSP platform is currently scheduled to be postponed until 2028. However, Schäfer stated at the Los Angeles Auto Show that “at this moment, Volkswagen cannot determine when (SSP) will be launched,” and the eagerly anticipated SSP platform will face a definite regretful delay.
At the same time, this will also change Volkswagen’s strategy in China. The SSP platform, originally introduced by JAC Volkswagen, may be postponed due to the delay by Volkswagen Group.
So, what do you think about this? Do you think Volkswagen can keep up with the pace of the industry’s turning point? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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