VW Warns: Semiconductor Shortage Threatens its EV Production Worldwide
BERLIN–Volkswagen has started building its ID.3 electric vehicle, but is bracing for a major production disruption from a shortage of semiconductors.
The world's largest automaker will need to adjust first-quarter manufacturing plans around the globe because of the bottleneck, VW said in an emailed statement last Friday.
The number of cars affected could be in the low six-digit range. However, the situation remains fluid as the reallocation of components to mitigate the impact might distort assembly of vehicles that aren't directly affected by the chip shortage.