- The Q4 e-tron might be built at VW’s plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
- Audi may also build the Q6 e-tron and Q8 e-tron at other VW Group plants.
- The automaker is under pressure to find a solution to Trump’s tariff policies.
While the VW Group produces many vehicles in the United States, every single
Audi
Sold within the local market, these units are manufactured in either Europe or Mexico before being shipped to the U.S., thus making them liable for President Trump’s 25 percent automobile duties. In an effort to dodge these taxes, the upscale marque may start producing some of its models domestically instead.
A recent report from Germany indicates that Audi might construct the current model.
Q4 e-tron
A crossover, or something similar, could potentially take place at the Volkswagen facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This makes sense since the Q4 e-tron uses the same MEB platform as the VW ID.4, which is assembled in Tennessee right now.
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At the same time, this might change their manufacturing strategies.
Q8 e-tron
This model was initially slated for construction in Mexico; however, it might now be produced in Columbia, South Carolina, which will serve as the location.
Scout
and manage the production of both the
EV
And the EREV variants of the Terra and Traveler. Despite this, Volkswagen has shown enthusiasm in separating itself from Scout, enabling the new brand to establish its identity.
sell direct-to-consumers
, it clearly has enough influence over it to also have the site build an unrelated model from Audi.
According to a report from
Automobilwoche
The VW Group is considering a third possible site for constructing the Q6 e-tron, but information about this option remains limited at present.
In response to inquiries regarding these plans, an Audi representative neither confirmed nor denied them outright but acknowledged that the U.S. market remains among their highest priorities, ranking equally with Europe and China as key supports for their worldwide strategy.
“They mentioned wanting to boost their presence in the U.S.”
Auto News
We are presently reviewing multiple scenarios. We believe that we will have the ability to finalize the particular details through discussions with the Group by the end of this year.
In either case, Audi is set to intensify its efforts in the U.S. market, as it’s crucial for the company to avoid those tariffs through various means such as moving production, adjusting model offerings, or leveraging the strength of the Volkswagen Group.
