Volkswagen's Audi Partners With SAIC For New EV Platform In China
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Volkswagen's Audi is partnering with SAIC to develop a new EV platform in China, aiming to accelerate its BEV portfolio and reduce time-to-market. This collaboration follows Volkswagen's $700 million investment in Xpeng and highlights the increasing reliance on Chinese technological expertise. Stellantis also announced a partnership with Leapmotor to bring models to Europe.
May 20, 2024 | 10:42 am
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Stellantis announced a partnership with Leapmotor to bring two Leapmotor models to the European market starting in September.
The partnership with Leapmotor is expected to expand Stellantis' EV offerings in Europe, potentially boosting its market share and stock price in the short term.
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Volkswagen's Audi is partnering with SAIC to develop a new EV platform in China, aiming to accelerate its BEV portfolio and reduce time-to-market.
The partnership with SAIC is expected to significantly boost Audi's BEV portfolio in China, the largest automotive market. This should positively impact Volkswagen's stock in the short term.
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Volkswagen's $700 million investment in Xpeng for a 4.99% stake and plans to co-develop two Volkswagen-branded EV models by 2026 highlights the increasing reliance on Chinese technological expertise.
The investment and collaboration with Volkswagen should enhance Xpeng's market position and technological capabilities, likely leading to a positive short-term impact on its stock.
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