Volkswagen code. Buzz Production for Australia could be locked down ‘for the short term’

Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) is ready to announce an extended rollout of EV models – which we expect to involve I. Buzz and it I. Goods fork branch.

Although there is currently a shortage of many EV products – niche market Audi e-tron SUV and e-tron GT fastback is the exception – Volkswagen Group plans to change next year.

Cupra Born hatchback will take the lead from the first quarter of 2023. The group also plans to launch Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 SUV before the end of next year, with orders on the Skoda Enyaq iV expected to start at the same time.

It also recently confirmed the Volkswagen ID.3 hatch – a twin of the Cupra Born – will be coming to Australia. after its mid-life updateexpected in 2024.

VW is keeping its powder dry beyond these announcements, but VGA chief executive Paul Sansom dropped a hint this week when it announced a partnership with a home and workplace charging supplier. Fee JET.

“This year VGA has confirmed production of new BEVs across our brands with a strong possibility that there will be another BEV,” said Mr. Sansom.

We understand that ID Volkswagen. Buzz and ID. The cargo is the vehicle alluded to, although the company hasn’t confirmed much.

Want to know more about IDs. Buzz? You can read our Europe review here.

Demand is definitely there: Volkswagen Commercial told us as much as earlier this yearsay it has defined the requirements.

“We have big volume aspirations for that car, so we are confident we will achieve it. Given what we’ve set, given what we’ve been able to achieve here from a production perspective, we think the factory will be quite satisfied with that appetite,” said Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Brand Manager Australia Ryan Davies says CarExpert.

The company says 2024 is the earliest stage it will put ID in. Buzz and ID. Goods made by sell out demand in global markets. However, the company has made no secret that it has is lobbying to bring forward started producing electric vehicles for Australia.

The extent of its success at this point will likely be tied to the essence of Australia’s upcoming National Electric Vehicle Strategy, which this week move to the consultation paper stage.

Top of VGA’s wish list are fuel efficiency standards or binding emissions standards, Mr. Sansom says it is not negotiable to unlock a larger supply of EVs from factories in Europe.

“… The federally mandated emissions target for our industry is non-negotiable if Australia’s supply of electric vehicles is to grow from a trickle to a stream and thus begin to meet growing demand. increase,” he added.

“Markets where automakers face financial consequences for not meeting targets are prioritized for zero-emission vehicles. The Volkswagen Group Australia wants to have rules that would force factories to look at us. Greater supply inevitably leads to higher affordability.”

Mr. Sansom sits on the EV board, which is a co-organizer of the aforementioned EV Summit. He is also Vice President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industry (FCAI), the pinnacle body for Australian car brands.

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