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VW Unveils Recycling Hub at Zwickau Plant

Volkswagen launched a new recycling facility at its Zwickau plant in Germany. The pilot project aims to secure jobs but offers limited relief against potential closure threats by the early 2030s.

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CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Thomas Schaefer speaks during the presentation of the group's first Circular Economy facility, at Volkswagen's EV factory in Zwickau, Germany, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

VOLKSWAGEN AG unveiled a new recycling hub at its Zwickau electric vehicle plant in Germany on Wednesday morning, investing up to €90 million ($100 million) to dismantle 4,100 vehicles annually by 2027.