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Volkswagen Halts Production Amid Falling EV Demand

9/27/2025

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  • Volkswagen will pause production at two German plants—Dresden and Zwickau—in mid-October due to weak EV demand.
  • A third plant in Osnabrück could see reduced shifts.
  • EV sales slow while hybrids rise; Volkswagen's CEO notes a sharp BEV demand drop.
  • In Europe, EVs are 16% of sales, hybrids 37%, and BYD has surged 250% this year.