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Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports - Reuters

Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports - Reuters

Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports Reuters

May 13, 2026 at 08:47 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"We are in talks with Volkswagen regarding potential collaboration, including factory sharing in Europe."

— Elvis Cheng , Executive

Key People

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Elvis ChengExecutive

Elvis Cheng is Xpeng's managing director for northeastern Europe.

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VolkswagenExecutive

Volkswagen is a German automotive manufacturer and one of the world's leading car makers.

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XpengExecutive

Xpeng is a Chinese electric vehicle startup known for its innovative tech solutions.

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China Europe Germany

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automakers automotive china electric vehicles europe EV ev startup expansion factory factory acquisition manufacturing merger volkswagen xpeng

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Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports - Reuters
Reutersvia rss

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Reutersvia ai

Xpeng is in discussions with Volkswagen and other automakers about acquiring a European factory to enhance its production capacity in the region.

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Chinese EV startup Xpeng in talks with Volkswagen to buy European factory, FT reports
Global Banking & Finance Reviewvia ai

Xpeng is in discussions with Volkswagen and other automakers about acquiring a European factory to enhance its production capacity in the region.

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Xpeng's European Expansion: Partnering with Volkswagen for a Future in EVs
Devdiscoursevia ai 1 quote 1 person

Xpeng is exploring opportunities to acquire or build a factory in Europe, discussing potential collaborations with Volkswagen to expand its presence in the European market.

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