VW CEO Says Company Has Capital for Electric-Vehicle Plan

The transcript discusses Volkswagen's financial strategies, including capital sourcing and investments. It covers the company's approach to managing its product portfolio and potential sales, such as the sale of Ducati. The conversation shifts to Volkswagen's electrification plans, aiming for electrified versions of all models by 2025. Infrastructure challenges, particularly in Germany, are highlighted, with a focus on balancing product offerings with charging infrastructure. The transcript concludes with a discussion on Volkswagen's global strategy for electrified products, especially in regions like China.

What is Volkswagen's approach to maintaining a strong product portfolio?

• By focusing solely on electric vehicles

• By continuously evaluating and adjusting their product lineup

• By selling off all non-core units

• By reducing investments in other divisions

What is Volkswagen's target for electrified vehicles by 2025?

• 200 electrified vehicles

• 50 hybrids and 30 fully electric vehicles

• 80 electrified vehicles, including hybrids

• 100 fully electric vehicles

How does Volkswagen plan to address the lack of charging infrastructure?

• By relying on third-party companies to build infrastructure

• By balancing product offerings with infrastructure development

• By focusing on urban areas in the US

• By building charging stations only in Germany

Which country is mentioned as potentially moving faster towards electrified infrastructure?

• China

• Germany

• United States

• France

What is a key challenge mentioned for electric vehicle adoption?

• Lack of consumer interest

• High production costs

• Limited battery technology

• Insufficient charging infrastructure