Volkswagen expands production of Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Geneva sources reported that German auto major Volkswagen says India is not "really prepared" for a leap towards full electric vehicles (EVs) although the government's move to put it on the agenda is a good step. Meanwhile the company, which has announced plans to expand production of EVs worldwide on a massive scale with 16 locations to produce battery-powered vehicles by the end of 2022, also said India should be clear about what kind of technology it wants.
Volkswagen India President and Managing Director Andreas Lauermann told when asked about the company's plans for EVs in India. "He believes it was a good step from the government to put it (EVs) on the agenda. It is absolutely necessary for India". Moreover he however, added, "But we all know that India is a not really prepared for such a step at the moment. Also in terms of technology, India should be clear what kind of technology it wants."
Further on the compatibility of the company's existing EVs with the Indian
market, he said, "When we look at our EVs at the moment with the
technology, it is little bit too early there (in India)."