Audi, the German automaker and Volkswagen Group subsidiary, is exploring the possibility of producing electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States. This move would allow Audi to qualify for federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law last summer. Audi CEO Markus Duesmann recently shared two potential options for the company’s US EV production.
The first option is to build a new EV production facility in the US. This was first suggested by Audi’s Chief Technical Officer Oliver Hoffman last fall, and Duesmann has since confirmed that this is still a possibility. However, the second option is to collaborate with Volkswagen Group, which already has production footprints in the US and is working to expand them.
Volkswagen Group currently has an EV assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and two plants in Mexico. It is also in the process of revamping its facilities to build EV motors and other components by 2025. The Group has already signed deals in Canada for local battery materials as well. Audi also has a production footprint in Mexico, where it builds the Q5.
The Inflation Reduction Act requires that EVs must acquire and assemble a majority of battery materials on the continent or through a free-trade partner. However, these terms are not being enforced until the US Department of Treasury shares its battery guidance, which is expected sometime next month.
It remains to be seen which option Audi will choose for its US EV production. However, with Volkswagen Group’s existing production footprints and plans for expansion, it seems likely that Audi will collaborate with its parent company to bring its EVs to the US market.
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