# Volkswagen Group electric vehicle development and production > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volkswagen-group-electric-vehicle-development-and-production > Updated: 2026-10-10T05:42:47.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The Volkswagen Group is navigating technical and strategic shifts regarding its electric vehicle lineup and manufacturing. The launch of the Audi A4 e-tron has been delayed until at least March 2029 due to technical setbacks involving the development of the next-generation Scalable Systems Platform (SSP). This delay is reportedly linked to cost-cutting pressures and a late-stage engineering decision by Audi CEO Gernot Dollner to implement a 48-volt electrical architecture, which required component redesigns and software adaptations. In parallel, the group is reviewing its European manufacturing capacity. Seat is in negotiations to potentially produce the Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV at its Martorell plant in Spain starting in 2032. This move aims to improve the profitability of the Catalan factory, which currently focuses on smaller electric models with lower profit margins. A final decision on whether production will shift from Zwickau, Germany, to Martorell is expected next year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Seat negotiates Audi Q4 e-tron production at Martorell plant Seat is negotiating with Volkswagen to produce the Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV at its Martorell plant in Spain starting in 2032 to improve manufacturing margins. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/seat-negotiates-audi-q4-e-tron-production-at-martorell-plant ### 2026-09-20: Audi delays A4 e-tron launch until 2029 amid technical setbacks Audi has delayed the arrival of the A4 e-tron until at least March 2029 due to technical hurdles with the Volkswagen Group's Scalable Systems Platform and a late-stage shift to 48-volt architecture. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/audi-delays-a4-e-tron-launch-until-2029-amid-technical-setbacks --- Cite as: Volkswagen Group electric vehicle development and production. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/volkswagen-group-electric-vehicle-development-and-production