Volkswagen Group has officially launched large-scale battery cell production at its PowerCo SE gigafactory in Salzgitter, Germany.
Volkswagen is accelerating Europe’s electric future. With the Salzgitter battery gigafactory, the automaker is strengthening regional battery cell production, securing critical EV supply chains, and supporting large-scale electric vehicle manufacturing. The move reinforces Europe’s push toward cleaner mobility while positioning Volkswagen at the center of the continent’s EV and battery innovation ecosystem.











