Volkswagen has decided to temporarily reduce the production of electric cars at the moment. interior of the factory in Emden, in northern Germany. According to reports from the German press, the reason for this decision should be found in a drop in demand for the electric models produced within the factory.
According to the president of the works council Manfred Wulff, the demand for electric cars built in Emden is almost 30% lower than the originally forecast production figures. We recall that the Passat and the ID.4 are produced within the plant. In addition, in Emden it is possible to have a good time. production of the new ID.7 electric sedan is also planned.
Therefore, Volkswagen has decided to cancel the extra work shiftplanned for the ID.4 and the first models of the ID.7 for the next 14 days. In addition to all this, the German brand has decided to extend the holidays of some assembly line workers by three weeks. Furthermore, unfortunately, in August it will not be possible. renewed the employment contract of 300 of the current 1,500 fixed-term employees.
As a result of these changes, it will be postponed. forward the ceremony of the start of production of the new ID.7. Instead, the construction of the Passat models with combustion engine will continue. unchanged. A Volkswagen spokesperson said the company is in the process. confident that the utilization of the capacity will be effective. of the plant will return; to increase with the market launch of the ID.7 at the end of the year.
What is happening in Emden is not only worrying the employees but also the politicians so much that there are plans to support the purchase of electric cars through an increase in incentives.
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