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flag Volkswagen's PowerCo seeks funding after cutting EV plans and reporting a €1.3B loss.

flag Volkswagen’s PowerCo is seeking external financing due to budget cuts, as the company scaled back its five-year spending plan from €15 billion to under €10 billion and reduced its battery capacity target to 200 GWh. flag Slower EV adoption in Europe and financial pressures, including a €1.3 billion third-quarter loss, prompted the shift. flag PowerCo is exploring loans, partnerships, and a potential IPO to fund ongoing operations at its plants in Germany, Spain, and Canada, while delaying or scaling back earlier expansion plans.

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