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Volkswagen Vehicle Deliveries Fall on Continued China Weakness

Volkswagen deliveries drop on China weakness

By · Published October 12, 2026  12:27 UTC · Updated October 12, 2026  14:24 UTC

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Volkswagen's vehicle deliveries fell in Q3, with electrive.com noting one in eight vehicles sold was an electric model. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions and Volkswagen AG reported a decline in deliveries to China, with the latter stating that 40 percent of European orders were for all-electric models. Reuters reported the steepest drop in deliveries in over four years, with no contradiction among outlets on the severity of the decline. Volkswagen deliveries currently stand at 6 million vehicles through September.

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What percentage of Volkswagen's European orders are for all-electric models?

40 percent

How many vehicles did Volkswagen deliver through September?

6 million

What was the steepest drop in Volkswagen deliveries in recent years?

over four years

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