Volkswagen Group has reached a major electrification milestone, producing five million electric drive units worldwide. Among the various systems produced, the APP550 electric drive stands out as the most widely used. Kassel alone has built one million units of the APP550 to date. The APP550 powers several key models across the Volkswagen Group portfolio, including the Volkswagen ID. PoloLooking ahead, Volkswagen Group is further strengthening its in-house capabilities by developing a proprietary pulse inverter for future electric drive systems.

Source: New York Times February 12, 2026 07:45 UTC