Volkswagen Weighs Chinese-Developed Software for Future European Models

Volkswagen is considering using software developed with China’s Xpeng in around 75% of its future models in Europe, a move that could reshape the role of its technology partners.

The proposal would give the software jointly developed with Xpeng a broad presence in Volkswagen’s European lineup. Its adoption remains under consideration rather than a confirmed rollout.

Such a decision could reduce the role of Volkswagen’s American partner, Rivian, despite investments worth $5.8 billion tied to that partnership.

The potential shift puts Volkswagen’s two software partnerships in focus as it weighs which technology to use across its future vehicles. The extent of any impact on Rivian would depend on the scope of a final decision.