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: New regulations starting in 2031 will require specific recycled content for batteries, including 6% lithium and 16% cobalt [22]. Operational Challenges
: Fundamentally changed market conditions in China, particularly affecting the luxury segment [28].
: Aiming for 40% circular materials in vehicles by 2040 (excluding China) [22]. vw.zip
Performance varied significantly across Volkswagen’s brand groups in 2025 [28]:
: Significant decline in operating margin to 0.3%, primarily driven by a changing market in China and slower EV ramp-up. Sustainability & Future Strategy : New regulations starting in 2031 will require
Volkswagen is transitioning toward a more circular and electric-focused model [22].
: Slight revenue growth to €65.5 billion, but operating result declined 13.6% due to U.S. tariffs and Audi agreement expenses. tariffs and Audi agreement expenses
: Order intake for all-electric vehicles in Western Europe surged by 88% in 2024 [16].