Volkswagen, SAIC, and their joint venture brands yesterday signed agreements involving multiple technical collaborations, including new product projects for SAIC Volkswagen. The two parties plan to develop three plug-in hybrid models and two pure electric models in China, with an expected rollout starting in 2026. In the past, SAIC obtained Volkswagen’s technology through licensing or other forms of collaboration, but now the roles are reversed. In April of this year, SAIC and Audi, a brand under Volkswagen, signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a subsequent series of electric vehicle models. The first product is expected to be officially launched in 2025.