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  "path": "/2026/05/14/xpeng-talks-buy-volkswagen-plant-europe-expansion/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T19:23:42.000Z",
  "site": "https://electrek.co",
  "tags": [
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    "byd",
    "eu",
    "europe",
    "peugeot",
    "volkswagen",
    "xpeng",
    "pursuing European factory deals with Stellantis and other automakers",
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  "textContent": "XPeng (XPEV) is in talks with Volkswagen about acquiring a factory in Europe as the Chinese EV maker’s contract production in Austria runs out of capacity. The company’s exports hit a record 6,006 vehicles in April, up 62% year-over-year.\n\nThe move comes just one day after BYD revealed it is also pursuing European factory deals with Stellantis and other automakers, signaling a broader wave of Chinese automakers moving to localize production on the continent.\n\nmore…",
  "title": "XPeng in talks to buy a Volkswagen plant in Europe as exports surge 62%"
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