Volkswagen will unveil a range of new products at the Shanghai Motor Show 2025

So, Volkswagen at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025, what does that make you think of? A German giant that, like an elephant in a china shop, tries to reinvent the electric wheel in the land of the dragon. After all, when one plans to unveil not one, nor two, but three new electric models made in China, one wonders if it's a revolution or just an avalanche of novelties to wow the gallery. Between a three-box sedan, an urban SUV with range extender, and another 100% electric SUV, the manufacturer seems mainly to want to show that it will master sobriety and range better than its neighbors in the upcoming decade.

Volkswagen prepares for an electric splash at the Shanghai Auto Show 2025

The Volkswagen Group, this behemoth that oversees not only the Volkswagen brand but also Audi, Porsche, Skoda, SEAT, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and even Ducati, has decided not to skimp on this show. Three new electric vehicles, conceived and developed in China, unveiled under the auspices of its local joint ventures – FAW-Volkswagen, SAIC Volkswagen, and Volkswagen Anhui – this is not just a simple birthday cake, but a full feast.

A local baptism of fire for these new energy vehicles: three-box sedan, urban SUV boosted by a range extender (you know, that little secondary battery that prevents you from stressing every 20 kilometers), and the 100% electric SUV made in Volkswagen Anhui. All this is part of a crazy strategy that aims to launch more than 20 new energy models in China by 2027. An ambitious plan to take on the already well-established Asian competition in the electric field. Volkswagen's message? Not to settle for playing second fiddle in this crucial market.

What to expect from Volkswagen and Audi innovations for electric China

Not content with being a major player in combustion engines, Volkswagen and its faithful ally Audi are positioning themselves as pioneers of semi-autonomous driving. The ADAS driving assistance system, developed locally, will be presented for the first time in Shanghai, surpassing level 2++ in automation: an assistant that will whisper in your ear how not to end up in tapas mode on the ring road.

With Porsche and Skoda also in the game, the group leaves nothing to chance. Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, and Ducati, on the other hand, likely prefer to fine-tune every roar and curve rather than indulge in mass electric production. But don't doubt it, even these virtuosos of noise will soon have their share in the transition.

An essential Chinese market for Volkswagen and its brands

China is not just the "Factory of the World"; it is also the world's largest appetite for electric vehicles. Two years after a strategic upheaval, Volkswagen states that its efforts are finally paying off, with a clear design that does not forget the Chinese consumer, who is half gadget enthusiast, half fan of efficient minimalism.

Oliver Blume, CEO, does not mince his words: by 2030, nearly 30 100% electric models will be available in the catalogs of the group’s brands. And this is not a decorative promise: it is a firm intention to become the global technological leader in the automotive industry by 2035. Ambitious prediction? Absolutely. But at this stage, perseverance and widespread strategic flair are being rewarded more than anything.

Volkswagen commercial vehicles, an often underestimated asset

While everyone focuses on sedans and SUVs, the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles branch is also preparing its share of the electric pie. A true pillar for the future's efficiency and logistics, these utility vehicles will no longer just be noisy, fuel-hungry boxes on wheels. Goodbye to the old dad diesels, welcome to an era where deliveries will be made in silence and without a drop of gasoline.

And for those still wondering if all this will rhyme with long-term savings, it’s starting to look seriously like a revolution in the insurance world too, with profiles tailored to the needs of electric vehicles. A detail that could make a huge difference when it comes to convincing the most skeptical.

Source: fr.news.yahoo.com

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