FAW-Volkswagen Celebrates 30 Millionth Car Produced in China
FAW-Volkswagen reached a historic milestone by producing its 30 millionth car at its Changchun plant, a symbol of the strong partnership between FAW and Volkswagen.
- 30 million
- 5.5 trillion yuan ($776 billion)
- 11 (10 NEVs)
What Happened
FAW-Volkswagen celebrated the production of its 30 millionth vehicle, an Audi A5L sedan, at its Changchun plant. The joint venture, founded in 1991, has grown to offer 33 models across six plants in five cities, with accumulated revenue exceeding 5.5 trillion yuan (about $776 billion).
“This milestone is a symbol of teamwork, trust and the strong partnership between FAW and Volkswagen.”
30,000,000vehicles
Produced at FAW-Volkswagen's Changchun plant on October 30, 2025
FAW-Volkswagen plans to launch 11 new models tailored for the Chinese market starting in 2026, 10 of which will be NEVs. The company also aims to lift Jetta brand production and sales to 400,000-500,000 units within five years.
Why this matters
This milestone highlights the scale of China's auto market and the continued commitment of global automakers to invest in the country, with FAW-Volkswagen planning to launch 11 new models including 10 electric vehicles.
Terms in This Story
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a term used in China for electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- joint venture
- A business arrangement where two or more parties share ownership and operation of a company.
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