: Aiming for 40% circular materials in vehicles by 2040 (excluding China) [22].
: New regulations starting in 2031 will require specific recycled content for batteries, including 6% lithium and 16% cobalt [22]. Operational Challenges vw.zip
Performance varied significantly across Volkswagen’s brand groups in 2025 [28]: : Aiming for 40% circular materials in vehicles
Based on the Volkswagen Group's 2024 and 2025 financial disclosures , vw.zip
: Significant decline in operating margin to 0.3%, primarily driven by a changing market in China and slower EV ramp-up. Sustainability & Future Strategy