Volkswagen unveils China Electrical Architecture (CEA) for electric vehicles in 2026, aiming to compete with BYD and reduce costs by 40%.

Volkswagen AG unveils a new digital architecture for electric vehicles in China, aiming to compete with local market leader BYD Co. The new system, expected to debut in 2026, will enable over-the-air upgrades for advanced features like autonomous driving and reduce costs by 40% compared to its German-developed MEB platform. The China Electrical Architecture (CEA) uses a central computer and zonal structure to control electronics, similar to Tesla's approach.