Audi in Hungary has officially started series production of the new MEBeco electric drive. This, it says, is an important milestone for the company and a key step in the electromobility strategy of the production network of the Audi and the Volkswagen Groups.

The new drive forms the basis for a new generation of compact electric vehicles and will power a number of high-volume electric models for VW Group in the future, starting with the Cupra Raval.

Audi Hungary is not only a hub for drive and vehicle manufacturing, but also a key centre for technical development, expertise-based services, training, and industrial innovation, the company says.

“I am convinced that the future is electric. The launch of series production of the new electric drive is an important step on the Volkswagen Group’s journey towards electromobility,” said Gerd Walker, Member of the Board of Management of Audi AG responsible for Production and Logistics and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Audi Hungaria. “In Győr, I experience the strength of ‘Made in Europe’: flexible production, the courage to innovate, and a team with an exceptionally high level of professional expertise, working with passion and precision on the mobility of the future.”

Audi Hungaria has more than eight years of experience in the production of electric drives. The MEBeco, the motor for the MEB+ Modular Electric Drive System, represents a significant step forward in expanding the company’s in-house manufacturing capabilities. For the first time in Győr, not only are complete drive units being manufactured, but also key components such as the plate pack, the rotor, and the power electronics—along with the software and integrated testing. This further strengthens the company’s industrial competence and its role within the Volkswagen Group’s international manufacturing network, Audi says.

“With the launch of series production of the MEBeco, Audi Hungaria has reached a new milestone in the transformation of its engine plant and is now producing the third generation of electric motors in Győr.” This further strengthens our high level of manufacturing expertise and our central role as a powertrain supplier for several brands within the Volkswagen Group,” said Michael Breme, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi Hungaria.