VW achieves 5 million electric drive milestone

Volkswagen Group has produced five million electric drive units globally, reaching the milestone through production at plants in Győr, Kassel, Tianjin and Zuffenhausen. The Kassel plant increased electric drive production by approximately 24 per cent year-on-year in 2025 to more than 850,000 units.

The APP550 electric drive is the most popular unit within the group, with one million produced at Kassel to date. The system is used in Volkswagen’s ID. family, Škoda Enyaq and Cupra Tavascan models.

In a statement, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen Group Board of Management member for Technology, said: “Producing five million electric drives is a milestone that underscores Volkswagen’s lead in both the ICE and the BEV segments. Our global development and production network allows us to master all aspects of the electric drivetrain, accelerate innovation and ensure outstanding quality.”

The APP550 delivers up to 240 kW and 560 Nm in series production. The drive system consumes approximately 20 per cent less energy than its predecessor while increasing torque by around 75 per cent and power by approximately 40 per cent.

Volkswagen Group is developing a pulse inverter in-house for future electric drive systems. The component will be used in the APP290 electric motor for the Electric Urban Car Family, including the ID. Polo, Škoda Epiq and Cupra Raval. The APP290 is expected to be available in performance levels ranging from 85 kW to 166 kW.

Source: Volkswagen Group