Volkswagen is considering relocating the production of the Cupra Tavascan to Europe

2026-02-17 09:01:20

Investing.com – According to a report published by Handelsblatt on Wednesday, German automaker Volkswagen is considering shifting the production of its next-generation Cupra Tavascan SUV coupe from China to Europe.

The newspaper cited company sources and internal production plans, revealing that Volkswagen is exploring manufacturing options for this all-electric vehicle in Europe.

Currently produced in China, the Tavascan will face additional tariffs in the EU after 2024 on Chinese-made electric vehicles, on top of the existing 10% tariff, totaling an extra 20.7%.

This week, the European Commission approved an exemption from these import tariffs for the model, replacing them with a minimum price and quota system. This decision was made after months of negotiations.

When asked about production plans, a spokesperson for Volkswagen’s SEAT/Cupra division stated that the current Tavascan production line in China benefits from synergies and global partnerships.

“As for future plans, we cannot comment on our global factory utilization strategy,” the spokesperson added.

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