Volkswagen Group will produce key components for its upcoming Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) at its Kassel-Baunatal component plant in central Germany, CEO Oliver Blume confirmed. The site is expected to manufacture components for up to one million vehicles annually.
The Kassel-Baunatal facility, managed by Volkswagen Group Components, is already a crucial part of the company’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
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It currently assembles the APP310 and APP550 electric motors and has been developing power electronics for future EVs since 2023.
Blume, speaking to local newspaper Hessische/Niedersächsische Allgemeine on the sidelines of Volkswagen’s annual press conference, emphasized the plant’s role in SSP’s production.
“In total, we’re talking about a million units a year, with a large scope,” he said, adding that all future Volkswagen EVs will be built on the new platform. “In this respect, a great future lies ahead for Kassel.”
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The SSP, Volkswagen’s next-generation EV platform, is set to replace the current MEB and PPE architectures, aiming to reduce costs and streamline production across multiple vehicle segments.
While the SSP was initially slated for a 2026 debut, delays have pushed its expected rollout to 2028, according to Volkswagen brand CEO Thomas Schäfer.
