# Volkswagen considers Chinese technologies for its European models > Volkswagen plans to use its electronic architecture and VEGA platform developed in China for Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra models in Europe and Southern markets, and targets 300,000 annual exports from China by 2030. The automaker confirms it is studying parts of this architecture for Europe while keeping Rivian in the SSP program, and is considering Xpeng software for its European models. In China, the group highlights VEGA as a recovery lever and its local R&D; in Germany, it confirms the evaluation of Chinese technologies for Europe; in the United States, the possibility of using Xpeng weighs on Rivian's share price, a Volkswagen partner. It also considers assembling in Turkey models developed in China. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 10 events involving Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Rivian and 6 more, in 5 countries (Chine, Allemagne, Japon and 2 more), followed from 30 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 20 articles from 7 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, sales and market, electric and batteries); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 14:31. Figures reported: 300000 vehicles. - Status: ongoing - Scope: International - Category: Plants, jobs and earnings, Sales and market, Electric and batteries - Countries: Chine, Allemagne, Japon, États-Unis, Turquie - Brands: Volkswagen, Volkswagen Group, Rivian, Xpeng, BYD, Cupra, Magna, Skoda, Toyota - First detected: 30 October 2026 at 09:00 - Updated: 2 November 2026 at 14:31 - Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-considers-chinese-technologies-for-its-european-models ## National stories (3) - Germany — 1 country-specific event, 2 articles - China — 0 country-specific event, 8 articles - United States — 0 country-specific event, 3 articles ## Reported figures - billions of euros - $9 Million ## Sources by country and language - China: 8 articles, 5 outlets - unknown: 4 articles, 4 outlets - United States: 3 articles, 2 outlets - Germany: 2 articles, 2 outlets - France: 1 articles, 1 outlets - United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets - Russia: 1 articles, 1 outlets **Languages**: English (9), Chinese (7), German (2), French (1), Russian (1) ## Timeline (10 events) ### 30 October 2026 — [Volkswagen veut étendre ses technologies chinoises au monde entier](https://mecapress.com/events/1538-volkswagen-veut-etendre-ses-technologies-chinoises-au-monde-entier.md) Volkswagen prévoit d'utiliser son architecture électronique chinoise et sa matrice VEGA pour des modèles Volkswagen, Skoda et Cupra en Europe ainsi que pour les voitures des marchés du Sud. 4 sources, 4 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen would study Xpeng software for its European cars](https://mecapress.com/events/693-volkswagen-would-study-xpeng-software-for-its-european-cars.md) Volkswagen is considering using Xpeng software technology for its European models, which is weighing on Rivian's share price, its partner. 1 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis, Allemagne, Chine ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen aims to export 300,000 vehicles per year from China by 2030](https://mecapress.com/events/62-volkswagen-aims-to-export-300-000-vehicles-per-year-from-china-by-2030.md) Volkswagen says it has finalized key technologies through its Chinese R&D, enabling it to target 300,000 annual exports from China to Global South countries by 2030. 1 sources, 1 articles · Chine — Chine, Allemagne ### 31 October 2026 — [Volkswagen relies on its VEGA technology matrix in China](https://mecapress.com/events/182-volkswagen-relies-on-its-vega-technology-matrix-in-china.md) Volkswagen is highlighting its VEGA technology matrix to relaunch its strategy in China. The German automaker sees it as a "second creation" that is starting to bear fruit. 2 sources, 3 articles · Hefei — Chine, Allemagne ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen confirme évaluer des technologies chinoises pour l'Europe et garde Rivian pour le SSP](https://mecapress.com/events/1010-volkswagen-confirme-evaluer-des-technologies-chinoises-pour-l-europe-et-garde.md) Volkswagen confirme étudier l'utilisation en Europe de parties de son architecture développée en Chine, tout en maintenant Rivian dans le programme SSP. 1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen : la stratégie chinoise et la logistique automatisée d'Emden au centre de l'attention](https://mecapress.com/events/1626-volkswagen-la-strategie-chinoise-et-la-logistique-automatisee-d-emden-au-centre.md) L'actualité de Volkswagen est dominée par ses échéances en Chine et à Emden, entre développement du groupe, technologies et logistique automatisée. 1 sources, 1 articles · Emden — Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Volkswagen reportedly considering relying on Chinese technologies for its electric vehicles](https://mecapress.com/events/750-volkswagen-reportedly-considering-relying-on-chinese-technologies-for-its.md) According to Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is preparing a radical shift in the development of its electric cars by relying on external technologies, particularly Chinese ones. 1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne, Chine ### 1 November 2026 — [Weekly roundup: Chinese car sales in Europe and Chinese software at Volkswagen](https://mecapress.com/events/821-weekly-roundup-chinese-car-sales-in-europe-and-chinese-software-at-volkswagen.md) A weekly roundup looks back at Chinese automakers overtaking Japanese rivals in Europe and at Volkswagen considering the use of Chinese software for its European models. 1 sources, 2 articles · Chine, Allemagne, Japon ### 2 November 2026 — [Brèves : Volkswagen en Turquie, résultats de Magna, Toyota-Waymo au Japon](https://mecapress.com/events/1975-breves-volkswagen-en-turquie-resultats-de-magna-toyota-waymo-au-japon.md) Volkswagen envisage d'assembler en Turquie des modèles développés en Chine ; Magna voit son chiffre d'affaires reculer au troisième trimestre mais son profit progresser ; Toyota et Waymo prévoient un service de robotaxi au Japon en 2027. 1 sources, 2 articles · Turquie, Chine, Japon, États-Unis ### 2 November 2026 — [Volkswagen en retard sur les voitures connectées](https://mecapress.com/events/2306-volkswagen-en-retard-sur-les-voitures-connectees.md) La presse spécialisée pointe les faiblesses de Volkswagen dans les véhicules connectés et les services numériques, un chantier jugé stratégique pour le constructeur. 1 sources, 1 articles · Allemagne --- Cite as: Mecapress, “Volkswagen considers Chinese technologies for its European models”, https://mecapress.com/stories/44-volkswagen-considers-chinese-technologies-for-its-european-models Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology