Production of Cars by Site Audi Group
The Audi Group, part of the Volkswagen Group, operates a network of highly automated, environmentallyfocused production sites across Europe and the world. Each plant specializes in particular vehicle families, powertrain technologies, or component manufacturing. This page provides an overview of the most important production locations, their capacities, and the models built there.
Located in Bavaria, the Ingolstadt plant is the heart of Audis vehicle manufacturing. The site covers more than 1.3millionm and employs over 15000 people. It produces a broad portfolio ranging from compact models to premium SUVs.
The Neckarsulm site, often referred to as the Audi Performance Plant, is renowned for assembling Audis sportier models. The factory is equipped with a stateoftheart paint shop and a dedicated test track.
Gyr is a key production site for both powertrain and bodyinwhite assembly. The plant is notable for its modular production system, enabling quick switches between model variants.
Operated jointly with koda Auto, the Bratislava plant focuses on compact and entrylevel models, leveraging a flexible platform shared across several VW Group brands.
While not a finalassembly line, St.Plten produces critical chassis components, highstrength steel parts, and advanced driverassistance sensors that are shipped to the main assembly plants.
Audis growth strategy includes strategic partnerships and joint ventures that allow the brand to reach emerging markets while maintaining high quality standards.
In Changchun, the FAWAudi partnership operates a modern plant dedicated to locallyadapted models. The facility supports Chinas push for electric mobility.
Located in SoPaulo state, this plant focuses on the production of the Audi Q3 for the SouthAmerican market, leveraging the flexible MQB platform.
While Audi currently imports most of its models into the U.S., the group has announced plans to establish a finalassembly line at the existing Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by 2029. The line will focus on electric models such as the Audi Q4 etron.
Audis plants are equipped with cuttingedge technologies that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower CO emissions.
| Technology | Purpose | Implementation Site(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Laserguided welding | Precision joining of highstrength steel, reducing material weight. | Ingolstadt, Gyr |
| BatteryPack Assembly Line (BPAL) | Highspeed, fully automated assembly of EV battery modules. | Ingolstadt, Changchun |
| Carbonneutral paint shop | Uses waterbased paints and renewable energy, cutting VOC emissions. | Neckarsulm, Gyr |
| Digital Twin & AIdriven production planning | Realtime simulation of the assembly line to optimize flow. | All major sites |
| Closedloop water recycling | Reuses process water for cooling and cleaning, saving up to 80% of fresh water. | Ingolstadt, Gyr, Brazil |
By 2030, the Audi Group aims to achieve a carbonneutral production footprint across all its sites. Key milestones include:
These initiatives underline Audis commitment to combining luxury performance with sustainable manufacturing practices.
For more detailed information on each site, visit the official Audi Group website or the specific plant pages linked from the navigation menu.
