Audi announced it will develop a China-specific platform for intelligent and electric vehicles with its Chinese partner SAIC, aiming to reduce time-to-market by over 30%. This move follows VW’s recent partnership with Xpeng and underscores the pressure on Western automakers in China’s competitive EV market. The first of three EV models on the new platform is expected in 2025. Audi’s current EV sales in China have been modest, totaling 6,420 units in the first four months, or 0.45% of total EV sales.