Volkswagen Plant in Pamplona Prepares to Assemble New Electric Vehicles

The Volkswagen Polo has been a beloved small car for over 40 years, but its production in Spain has come to an end. However, this doesn’t mean the end of the line for the Polo, as the Volkswagen plant in Pamplona is gearing up to assemble brand new electric vehicles. The plant is currently undergoing a complete remodel to adapt to the production processes needed for electrification.

The exciting news is that the Pamplona plant will be assembling two new models, one from Volkswagen and one from Skoda. Production of these electric cars is set to begin in 2026, with the potential models being the VW ID.2 and the Skoda Epiq. These vehicles will play a crucial role in the Volkswagen Group’s presence in the electric market and will face tough competition, especially from China.

In the meantime, the Spanish plant will continue to produce the current T-Cross and Taigo models until their life cycles end in 2026 or 2027. With the retirement of the Polo, production volume will decrease temporarily but is expected to ramp up again once the new electric cars hit the assembly line.

Interestingly, the production of the Polo has been relocated to the Kariega plant in South Africa, where it will supply units to Europe until the launch of the ID.2. This move marks the end of an era for Polo production in Spain, where millions of units have been manufactured since 1984.

The Kariega plant has a rich history of producing iconic Volkswagen models like the Beetle, Transporter, and Citi Golf. With the addition of the Polo series, the plant is set to continue its legacy of quality vehicle production.

Overall, the future looks bright for the Volkswagen Group as it transitions towards electric vehicles, and the Pamplona plant’s transformation is a significant step in that direction. Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting new electric models coming out of Spain in the years to come.