Infographic: A snapshot of Audi’s production network and supply chain

Audi’s global production network and supply chain is a complex network of its own plants that produced vehicles, components and tooling for Audi and other Volkswagen Group brands, along with group facilities and joint ventures that also produce Audi models alongside other group vehicles that share platforms. The network – which spans Europe, the Americas and Asia – is continuously evolving, too, including existing factories adding a mix of new models, including electric vehicles, as part of the carmaker’s 360factory strategy. The carmaker’s Supply Chain organisation, led by Dieter Braun, is working constantly to optimise the network across the order-to-delivery cycle. 

Audi’s supply chain footprint is also seeing significant changes. In December 2024, Audi started production at a new plant in China, the Audi FAW NEV Co plant, a greenfield factory dedicated to EVs based on the PPE platform. In February, meanwhile, Audi closed its factory in Brussels, Belgium, as part of efforts to improve capacity utilisation and reduce costs.

At the heart of Audi’s production network is Ingolstadt, Germany, the carmaker’s headquarters and largest plant, responsible for models like the A3 Sedan, A4, and A6. It is also now producing two EVs – the A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron – along with battery packs. Neckarsulm, another key German plant, produces high-end models like the A6, A7, A8, and the electric e-tron GT. Its plant in Győr, Hungary, is an important site for engines, electric motors, as well as the Q3 and Cupra Terramar. Volkswagen Group plants produced further Audi models, including the Q7 and Q8 in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the Q4 e-tron in

Audi has expanded its footprint beyond Europe, leveraging production hubs in San José Chiapa, Mexico and the NEV plant in Changchun, in which it has a majority stake. Volkswagen Group joint venture plants in China with FAW and SAIC also produce models like the A4L, Q5L, and Q6 e-tron.

Managing complexity in the supply chain

Operating such a vast production network requires a sophisticated supply chain and logistics operation. With over 90,000 part numbers flowing through its logistics network, Audi ships around 28m cubic metres of inbound and knockdown kit material per year. To better manage this, the company has introduced digital tools to optimise inventory management and real-time tracking of components.

A crucial factor in Audi’s supply chain efficiency is its multi-modal transport strategy. For inbound, the carmaker has put a strong emphasis on flexible intermodal solutions, including an innovative route together with partners Helrom and Duvenbeck between Germany and Hungary. In Europe alone, the carmaker ships more than 40% of vehicles in the region by rail.