XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%

Electrek
By Fred LambertMay 14, 2026, 3:23 pm122 ptsTrending
XPeng (XPEV) is in talks with Volkswagen about acquiring a factory in Europe as the Chinese EV maker’s contract production in Austria runs out of capacity. The company’s exports hit a record 6,006 vehicles in April, up 62% year-over-year. The move comes just one day after BYD revealed it is also pursuing…

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