Audi stops production of Q8 e-tron and closes Brussels plant

Audi has officially announced that it will end production of the Q8 e-tron at its Brussels plant on 28 February. After that, the plant will be closed and about 3,000 workers will lose their jobs.

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The decision to close the plant was made due to declining demand for the Q8 e-tron model and the plant's structural problems, including high logistics costs and the difficulty of upgrading due to its location near the city centre.

Unions and management have reached an agreement on a "social plan" to support laid-off workers. The plan includes additional bonuses based on length of service, special events for employees over 60, coaching services and job placement assistance.

Audi Q8 e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron is a mid-size electric crossover produced by Audi from 2019 (called Audi e-tron until 2023). The company's first production electric vehicle. Based on the Volkswagen Group's MLB Evo platform. Currently equipped with 114 kWh and 95 kWh batteries.

Source: Audi