Volkswagen and Xpeng Team Up to Expand CEA Platform Across All Vehicles Made in China
Volkswagen and Xpeng are joining hands to grow their joined work, the China Electrical Architecture (CEA). By 2027, this high-tech base will be put in not only new electric cars but also in every gas and hybrid car made together in China.
Smarter Cars and Lower Costs The Aim of the CEA
This smart setup is made to make cars smarter while cutting down on both complexity and cost. With a central high-power compute system, the CEA gives many big gains:
- Better Driver Help: Makes driver aids more good and sure.
- Smart Car Tech: Brings smart AI helpers inside the car and lets fast, safe updates from afar.
- Less Complexity: Cuts the big count of control units found in new cars.
- Keeps Value: Keeps cars worth more for longer with a single, software-led way.
Stronger in the Market A Key Move for Volkswagen
This big move is key to Volkswagen's work in China. In 2024, the brand sold more than 2 million cars there, with most being gas cars. By using the CEA in all car types, the group plans to grow its scale gains. This will keep its good engine business safe while making it stronger in tech and cost.
"In China, For China" A Big Plan
This news backs up Volkswagen's "for China, in China" plan. The group is making its local research and tech stronger at the Volkswagen Group Technology (VCTC) in Hefei and tying its software branch, Cariad China, to VCTC's aims. This move aims to speed up the use of digital stuff just for the Chinese market.
Next Steps and More Products
Volkswagen has a clear plan for making smart, connected cars in China:
- 2026: The group will push harder into smart connected cars.
- 2025: The first cars just for Chinese people will show at the Shanghai Auto Show.
- 2027: The lineup will have about 30 electric models.
- 2030: About 30 fully electric models will be ready in the market from the group's brands.
This growth, adding new Audi and Volkswagen cars with the newest smart setup, aims to grow the group's range and reach more people in China.
Source: carnewschina
