Volkswagen Group (China) debuts at the 6th CIIE: In China, for China, leading a new era of smart mobility

[Shanghai, November 5, 2023] Volkswagen Group (China) appeared at the 6th China International Import Expo with the theme of "Accelerating to the New, Thinking Green for the Future", sharing the group's future development vision in the fields of sustainability, intelligence and electrification and "In China, for China". The group's brands exhibited five new energy vehicle models, including one model that debuted in Asia, and software company CARIAD China brought its cutting-edge software development technology - the software innovation simulator "Yuanchuang Rubik's Cube". Based on the goal of achieving carbon neutrality globally by 2050, the group focused on showcasing the environmental protection measures taken in China at this CIIE. Since the first CIIE in 2018, Volkswagen Group (China) has participated in this event for six consecutive years.

Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Executive Vice President of Volkswagen Group (China) and Head of Public Affairs and Joint Venture Affairs, said: "In the era of intelligent connected vehicles, China is leading the transformation of the global automotive industry. Based on the comprehensive '2030 Goals', we have built a firm and clear vision for the future to guide the Group's innovative development 'in China, for China'. Volkswagen Group continues to make strong contributions to Chinese society. We are not only deeply integrated into the rapid development of China's automotive industry, but also help shape a more sustainable future."

Dr. Liu Yunfeng, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs and Joint Venture Affairs, Volkswagen Group China

Accelerating electrification transformation in China

Volkswagen Group (China) is accelerating innovation at the "China speed" and deepening its close ties with Chinese customers. To achieve this goal, the Group has taken a series of forward-looking strategic measures in accordance with the "2030 Goal" in China. The Group and its brands are advancing the layout of new energy vehicle products at full speed. By 2030, Volkswagen Group aims to launch more than 30 pure electric models to lead the era of intelligent connected vehicles. Volkswagen's first pure electric sedan ID.7 will be officially delivered to customers this year. Volkswagen Anhui will start production this year, and it is expected that a Volkswagen brand model will roll off the production line in Anhui in early 2024. At the same time, Audi FAW New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. plans to officially start production in Changchun by the end of 2024 to produce Audi models based on the PPE platform.

The Group will also continue to leverage its advantages in the fuel vehicle market and promote the development of hybrid technology.

Leverage China's innovative power to integrate into the local development ecosystem

With the continuous transformation of the industry and the increasing innovation of technology, China has become a leader in the global automotive industry. Adhering to the strategy of "In China, for China", Volkswagen Group is strengthening its local R&D capabilities to respond more agilely to the needs of Chinese customers.

Volkswagen Group has invested approximately 1 billion euros to establish Volkswagen (China) Technology Co., Ltd., an advanced R&D, innovation and procurement center focusing on intelligent connected electric vehicles, in Hefei, aiming to shorten the development cycle of the group's new products and technologies by approximately 30% while further strengthening customer focus. CARIAD China, a software company under the group, is actively promoting innovative development to better meet the needs of Chinese customers.

While continuously improving its own strength, Volkswagen Group has become an organic part of China's development ecosystem by continuing to deepen long-term joint venture partnerships and create new cooperative relationships. The group has joined hands with Chinese high-tech companies such as Horizon, Guoxuan High-tech and Thundersoft to efficiently develop exclusive technical solutions for the Chinese market. At the same time, the Volkswagen brand cooperated with Xiaopeng Motors to jointly develop two technologically advanced Volkswagen brand electric models for China's mid-size car market, providing customers with more product choices. Audi and SAIC Group will also continue to deepen cooperation to quickly and efficiently expand the high-end market intelligent network electric vehicle product portfolio.

Contributing to the sustainable development of China's transportation and society

Volkswagen Group (China) implements the "goTOzero" environmental declaration to promote China's sustainable development. All the group's production bases in China are actively reducing their impact on the environment by reducing carbon emissions, reducing energy consumption, reducing waste, improving water resource utilization efficiency and protecting biodiversity. In 2022, Volkswagen Group's carbon dioxide emissions in China's production process will be reduced by 41% compared with 2015 levels. By 2030, Volkswagen Group plans to use renewable electricity and clean energy in all its factories in China.

Implementing the "goTOzero" environmental declaration, Volkswagen Group (China) takes active actions to continuously reduce the environmental impact of its products and services throughout their life cycle

To make electric mobility more popular and convenient, Volkswagen Group China is promoting the construction of high-quality charging infrastructure and creating a comprehensive electric mobility ecosystem. The Group has joined hands with its joint venture CAMS to jointly develop innovative solutions for scenarios such as home charging, public charging and destination charging. As of the end of October 2023, CAMS's charging network has covered 199 cities across the country, with 1,341 super charging stations and 11,574 charging terminals. By 2025, the Group plans to build 17,000 fast charging terminals across the country.

In addition to its own business, the Group is also committed to fulfilling its social responsibility of sustainable development. Through the "Green Belt Action" - Volkswagen Group (China) Public Welfare Forest Project, the Group aims to improve the ecological environment in ecologically fragile areas in northern China and promote regional economic development.

Exhibition status of the group's brands

The Volkswagen brand brought two new models of the pure electric ID. family to the CIIE this year, accelerating the transformation to sustainable future travel. As the core of the transformation and the key to the brand's net carbon neutrality goal, the size of the pure electric ID. family is constantly expanding. With the global debut of the ID.7 in April, the ID. model lineup has expanded to the B-class pure electric sedan market. This new flagship of the ID. family will be launched in two versions in the Chinese market. FAW-Volkswagen ID.7 VIZZION will be officially launched in the next few weeks. The model adopts excellent aerodynamic design to achieve better energy efficiency and longer driving range. At the same time, it also provides spacious space and many high-tech functions comparable to C-class cars, bringing Chinese users a safer, smarter and more comfortable pure electric travel experience. The SAIC Volkswagen ID. NEXT concept car is not only a preview of another pure electric new product of the Volkswagen brand, but also will be able to meet the diverse needs of Chinese users. In addition, the Volkswagen brand also demonstrated its technological cornerstone for the transformation to electric mobility, namely the MEB platform developed specifically for pure electric models. Volkswagen will firmly implement the "In China, for China" strategy, take root in the brand's largest single market, and strive to continuously enhance the autonomy and comprehensive strength of local R&D, accelerate the pace of innovation in China, improve the level of technology localization, and fulfill its user-centric commitment.

FAW-Volkswagen ID.7 VIZZION will be officially launched in the coming weeks

The production version of the SAIC Volkswagen ID. NEXT concept car will be launched next year

This year, Audi brought the Q6 e-tron prototype to the CIIE, demonstrating its vision of leading the future of high-end sustainable travel and its determination to help China's auto industry upgrade green. As the first pre-production model based on the PPE platform and a new electronic architecture, the Audi Q6 e-tron will be the first model of Audi's new generation of high-end intelligent connected electric vehicles. Adhering to the sustainable vision, the four-ring brand has integrated low-carbon development throughout the entire value chain, promoted the green transformation of the industrial chain in China, and helped China achieve its "dual carbon" goals. In terms of smart production, Audi FAW New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd. is not only Audi's first pure electric vehicle production base in China, but will also set an advanced benchmark in sustainability and digitalization. At the same time, green logistics has also become a new driving force for Audi to promote sustainable development. Audi China's imported car port business team is helping the three major import ports of Shanghai Port, Tianjin Port and Guangzhou Port become green and smart ports through digital smart carbon reduction, green electricity operation active carbon reduction and empowering people-oriented sustainable development. Guided by a clear localization strategy, Audi will rely on technology and innovation roadmaps to meet the unique needs of Chinese users and promote the high-quality development of China's auto industry through product design and manufacturing "in China, for China".

Audi brings Q6 e-tron prototype to China for the first time at the 2023 CIIE

Porsche brought two of its most representative electrified models this year - the super concept sports car Mission X and the new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé, to show the audience its cutting-edge propositions and future vision in the field of sustainability. Porsche Mission X, released in July this year, made its Asian debut on the stage of this CIIE. This future-oriented pinnacle is equipped with a high-performance and high-efficiency pure electric power system, representing Porsche's reinterpretation of super sports cars. The new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé was also exhibited on the same stage. Through extensive optimization of the hybrid system, the model has achieved significant improvements in system performance, cruising range and charging time. Porsche also stated that it will fully implement its "Double E Strategy", that is, to drive the sustainable development of sports cars in the future through electric travel and innovative technology eFuels. In addition, with the help of the stage of this CIIE, Porsche Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. and Lujiazui Administration officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement, planning to apply for an increase in registered capital of approximately RMB 1.3 billion (approximately US$180 million) in the next two to three years, and launch a variety of financial solutions to provide consumers with a tailor-made new way to buy cars.

CARIAD China's intelligent cockpit simulator "Yuanchuang Cube" is equipped with innovative functions to meet consumers' demand for intelligent experience

Relying on China's rapidly developing innovation capabilities, CARIAD China continues to accelerate the development of local innovative applications by strengthening its own R&D team and expanding cooperative R&D with local technology partners. Since the official establishment of the local innovation and R&D center "Yuanchuang Lab" in April this year, CARIAD China has incubated and selected 13 innovative software application projects in the past 6 months. These innovative products cover local infotainment systems, intelligent networking and AI capabilities to promote the implementation of the two major areas of "user experience" and "user interaction" in the company's "In China, for China" R&D strategy. Not only that, CARIAD China is exploring innovations in the field of two-way synchronization and integration of smartphones and smart cars, and is committed to deeper integration into China's local digital ecosystem. Recently, CARIAD China and China's leading smartphone manufacturer vivo announced the establishment of the "Hand-Car Fusion Joint Innovation Laboratory" (abbreviated as M² Laboratory). The new cooperation will use the "Yuanchuang Lab" as a platform to focus on bringing users a seamless experience of integrating smartphones and smart car applications. The cooperation has achieved initial results, such as the game cockpit platform software "Gamebase" unveiled at this exhibition. Relying on the computing power and ecosystem of smartphones, "Gamebase" can provide users with an immersive cockpit gaming experience by activating functions such as cabin audio, ambient lighting, smart light strips, seats and air conditioning. At the booth, visitors can experience this innovative function through CARIAD China's software innovation simulator "Yuanchuang Cube".

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