Cupra Born: Does Zwickau remain the VW electric mecca? Rumors bubble!
Cupra Born: Does Zwickau remain the VW electric mecca? Rumors bubble!
In the world of automotive production, a lot is currently happening at Volkswagen and the topic of electromobility. Rumors about the future of the Cupra Born have put the automotive community into turmoil. According to current reports, the production of the Cupra Born and other e-car models from 2027 could be shifted from Zwickau to Wolfsburg and Emden. But in Saxony you don't see the matter as negative. News38 reports that a final decision should only be made in winter and, like the demand for the popular Tiguan, a role until then, as the demand for the popular Tiguan could.
The question arises: what about the Zwickau plant at all? A current discussion within Volkswagen management puts the relocation of the production of the Cupra Born in the room. The background is the impending substructure of the Zwickau plant. Currently, only the Audi Q4 Etron and Sportback are produced there, but the remaining capacity could not be sufficient to keep the work up to date. [eComento] (https://ecomento.de/2025/05/28/vw-elektrotroauto-zwickau-vor-dem-aus-kreisal- zu-cupra-born-offen/) points out that the annual production for the Cupra Born is well above the previous paragraph-in the first quarter of 2025 only around 11,000 vehicles were sold.
The role of Daniela Cavallo
The rumors gently commented on VW spokesman, but refers to the statements of Daniela Cavallo, the works council chairman. She fights for the location and makes it clear that the decision about the relocation of the Cupra Born to Wolfsburg is not certain. "Production depends heavily on demand," says Cavallo. A possible withdrawal from Saxony could have a massive impact on employment in Zwickau, where there are around 8,000 jobs on the brink.
So far, the focus is on electromobility in Zwickau, which has been promoted there since 2020. In recent years, the work has produced impressive 1,000,000 fully electric vehicles. Volkswagen Newsroom that Volkswagen continues to adhere to an extensive electrical offensive. ID.3 is in the starting blocks to be completely produced, and the production in the glass manufactory in Dresden shows that Volkswagen is working on innovative solutions.Future view
The next planning round will be decisive and could determine the future of the Zwickau location and the production method of Cupra Born. The relocation of the ID.3 and the Cupra Born to Wolfsburg would be a dramatic step. The background is versatile because the work requires a new electric car platform and preparations are already made in Wolfsburg. Hall 54 is converted to meet the requirements.
The discussion about the relocation of production remains exciting and will shape Volkswagen's e-mobility strategy in the long term. However, one thing is certain: the pressure to make production efficiently and to satisfy the demand will be tested by the company and the locations in the coming months.
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