Volkswagen sees third-quarter sales boost from Europe and EV growth
Volkswagen Group reported a 1% increase in global deliveries in the third quarter, driven by strong sales in Western Europe and a rise in electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, the company said on Friday.
While deliveries in China fell 7%, Volkswagen outperformed rivals such as Mercedes, which saw a 27% drop, and BMW, which declined 0.4% over the same period. Growth in Europe and South America helped offset challenges in China and the United States, according to Marco Schubert, a member of Volkswagen’s extended executive committee for sales, News.Az reports, citing Reuters.
Volkswagen’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries surged 33.1% in the third quarter to 252,100 units. The growth was strongest in North America (213.5%) and Europe (60%), while China saw a 55% drop due to market conditions.
The Porsche AG unit also experienced a 26% decline in sales to China in the first nine months of 2025.
In September, Volkswagen cut its 2025 financial guidance, citing a €5.1 billion ($5.9 billion) impact from Porsche’s delayed rollout of all-electric models.
The results highlight the continued importance of EVs and regional market dynamics in shaping Volkswagen’s performance amid global economic and automotive industry challenges.
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