Uncertainty for Audi Brussels: Risk of Closure without a New Model
In an unfavorable report, it's evident that Audi's Brussels plant currently assembles only the Q8 e-tron, with no prospect of a replacement model. The allocation of the production of the electric Q4 e-tron to Audi Brussels was revoked in 2023 due to reduced demand for electric cars, rendering the future of the plant uncertain.
Current Situation at Audi Brussels
Audi's Brussels plant, which currently assembles only the Q8 e-tron, faces challenges. The revocation of the allocation of the electric Q4 e-tron's production and reduced demand for the Q8 e-tron put the future of the plant at risk. With around 3,000 employees and a temporary two-week shutdown due to parts shortage, the threat of closure is becoming increasingly real.
Speculations and Rumors about Future Production Sites
While Audi Brussels spokesperson declines to comment on speculations, sources suggest that Audi is considering relocating the production of the Q8 e-tron to factories in China and Mexico as part of a restructuring of the production network. The decision regarding future production sites is expected to be made this spring, but for now, the Brussels plant has no prospect of a new model to assemble.
Uncertain Future for Audi Brussels
With the possibility of production relocation and the absence of a new model to assemble, the future of Audi Brussels is uncertain. As one of the last automotive factories in Belgium, the challenges facing the plant are alarming for the local automotive industry.
Production Relocation and End Date of the Q8 e-tron in Vorst
According to sources, Audi intends to relocate the production of the Q8 e-tron to factories in Mexico and China as part of a restructuring of the production network. A possible end date for the production of the Q8 e-tron in Vorst in 2027 is mentioned, further intensifying the uncertainty about the plant's future.
