The German car manufacturer Audi has announced that it may close its electric vehicle factory in Brussels due to a global decline in demand for luxury vehicles.
The Volkswagen Group brand is trying to find “solutions for the factory” in Brussels, however, it admits that among the possibilities may be “a cessation of activities if no alternative is found,” as indicated in a statement.
Audi has revealed that the cause is the “global decrease in customer orders in the luxury electric vehicle segment.” The Brussels factory exclusively produces the Audi Q8 E-tron, with approximately 50,000 units produced annually and employs around 3,000 people.
“The announcement of intent does not mean that the decision has been made,” revealed Volker Germann, CEO of Audi Brussels.
It is worth noting that car manufacturers have been affected in recent times by a sharp decline in demand for electric vehicles, following significant investments in production capacity and technology.
