VW extends summer vacation in Emden: Production crisis at ID.4!

VW extends summer vacation in Emden: Production crisis at ID.4!

In the VW plant in Emden there is currently a mixed mood. As News38 , this year's summer work break was extended by nine days, which concerns the production of the popular model ID.4. The reason for this is a sale that does not flourish as you had hoped for. From July 10th to August 12th, the works council and management will be set in Emden, as a precaution.

Especially the international markets such as Italy, Belgium and South Korea are preparing as inconsistent. The work, which is originally designed for the supply of 800 ID.4 per day, has not achieved the desired utilization. Just a year ago, the production of the VW Passat was switched to ID.4, but reality looks different. Accordingly, even the late shift in the production of the ID.4 and ID.7 models is deleted, which brings further uncertainties for the employees.

difficult market Situation for electric vehicles

The market situation for the two models Id.4 and ID.7 is described as "very fragile", which affects not only on production, but also on the workforce. The works council chief Manfred Wulff confirmed the throttling of production, which has far -reaching consequences. Around 300 of 1,500 temporary workers in Emden have to vacate their jobs in August, while the demand for electric cars is almost 30 percent below the originally planned production figures. This development is primarily attributed to falling funding and high electricity prices, as well as Tagesschau Notes.

The purchase of purchase compared to electric cars cannot be viewed independently of the political framework. Discussions about new purchasing incentives, such as a possible reduction in VAT, are already underway. Lower Saxony's Minister of Economics Olaf Lies took up this topic and sees urgent need for action.

production adjustments and future prospects

The signs are upholstery. The planned third layer system for the electric models, which was intended for autumn, will be postponed for the time being. The lack of electric small cars in the range of German manufacturers is also a challenge. The high cost structure for batteries makes small electric vehicles less attractive compared to their combustion fellow colleagues.

The uncertainty cannot be overlooked: the working time accounts of most VW employees are filled, which enables certain flexibility, but there are still concerns that some employees could get into the minus if the failures continue. It remains to be seen how the situation for VW and the entire electric car industry develops, especially considering the worrying sales figures.

In this challenging time, both employees and the management must constantly adjust the course to successfully master the turn.