Volkswagen Group is reportedly planning to halt car production at its Dresden plant after more than 20 years. The plant, which produced 6,500 electric ID3 models last year, will continue to operate in some capacity with its 300 workers being assigned other tasks. This decision comes after VW announced the reduction of temporary workers at its Zwickau site due to a drop in demand for electric vehicles following the phaseout of a subsidy in Germany. The fate of around 2,000 additional temporary staff remains uncertain.
VW to Cease Car Production at Dresden Plant
Volkswagen Group has announced its intention to halt car production at its Dresden plant, which has been in operation for over 20 years. Last year, the plant produced 6,500 electric ID3 models. While the plant will continue to operate in some capacity, approximately 300 workers will be reassigned to other tasks. This decision comes as VW is cutting temporary workers at its Zwickau site, the main electric-vehicle factory in Germany, due to a drop in demand for EVs following the phaseout of a subsidy. The fate of around 2,000 additional temporary staff remains uncertain.
