Volkswagen weights XPeng co-developed architecture to European models
China-engineered technology could cut development spending by billions , accelerate vehicle launches and reshape the group’s software strategy The Volkswagen ID. UNYX 07, the first model equipped with CEA Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering introducing the CEA (China Electronic Architecture), an electrical and electronic (E/E) architecture co-developed with XPeng, to Europe, potentially expanding the role of China-developed technology across its global lineup and covering its three core brands : Volkswagen, Skoda and Cupra , according to German business magazine Manager Magazin , citing people familiar with the matter. Volkswagen core brand CEO Thomas Schäfer is expected to present the proposal to the group’s management on October 27, local time, according to the report. The plan, submitted for review by Schäfer in his capacity as head of the Core brand group, would cover approximately 75% of next-generation models across the three brands. If implemented, the proposal wou...