Volkswagen launches Jetta M6 electric saloon in China at €10,500 to rival Tesla Model 3
By Eve
Volkswagen's Jetta M6 electric saloon entered pre-sale in China on 28 September 2026, priced from 80,800 yuan (approximately €10,500), targeting the Tesla Model 3. The launch follows a 25.9% drop in Volkswagen deliveries in China during the first half of 2026 in a market down roughly 20%. The M6 offers three variants with CLTC ranges of 465 km, 555 km and 555 km, with official launch scheduled for mid-October 2026.
Why it matters
The aggressive pricing signals intensifying competition in China's EV market, where Western manufacturers face pressure from local brands, potentially reshaping procurement strategies for fleet operators evaluating cost per kilometre. Lower vehicle prices may accelerate EV adoption rates, driving increased demand for charging infrastructure deployment across Chinese urban and intercity networks.
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- Original title
- [FR] “Volkswagen dégaine sa concurrente low-cost de la Tesla Model 3 : la Jetta M6”
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- 6 October 2026
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