by Although the Volkswagen Group produces many cars in the USA, all Audi models for the American market are supplied from Europe or Mexico, making them subject to a 25 percent tariff. The prestigious brand is actively looking for a solution to this problem and is considering the possibility of localizing production.
According to German sources, Audi could set up production of the Q4 e-tron crossover (or its successor) at the VW plant in Chattanooga. This is a logical step, as the model uses the same MEB platform as the Volkswagen ID.4, which is already produced at this facility.
Parallel changes in production plans for the Q6 e-tron are being considered. Initially, this model was planned to be produced in Mexico, but now an option with a plant in Columbia (South Carolina) is being discussed, where Scout models will also be manufactured.
Sources report that the Volkswagen Group is studying another potential site for the production of the Q6 e-tron, but details have not been disclosed yet.
Audi representatives do not confirm specific plans but acknowledge that the American market remains one of the key areas of development alongside Europe and China.
“We aim to strengthen our presence in the USA,” a brand representative stated. “We are currently analyzing various scenarios. We are confident that by the end of the year we will be able to make final decisions in coordination with the Group.”
In any case, Audi is actively preparing to expand its positions in the American market, as avoiding customs duties is critically important for the brand.
