Volkswagen Slovakia celebrates 35 years and 8 million vehicles produced

Wolfram Kirchert, Chairman of the Board of Management and Board Member for Technical Affairs at Volkswagen Slovakia: “The success story of Volkswagen Slovakia is the result of the plant's ability to respond flexibly to market conditions and meet requirements for productivity, efficiency and precision in manufacturing, while reliably achieving the highest quality. Managing high product complexity in conjunction with integrating advanced technologies is what drives us forward.” He also added: “Over 35 years, the Bratislava plant team has built stable partnerships with the Group and its brands. Since 1991, Volkswagen has invested approximately 6 billion euros in the plant's development, confirming its clear commitment to the production plant in Bratislava."

Volkswagen Slovakia employs approximately 11 400 people who contribute to the production of ten models for four Group brands: Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Škoda. It has been a reliable and stable employer for many decades. It is also a responsible partner to the region as the country's largest company, investor and exporter. 

The story of Volkswagen Slovakia began shortly before Christmas 1991, when the first Volkswagen Passat Variant was manufactured. In the following decades, the plant grew continuously – new models and technologies were added, and production increased from dozens to more than a thousand cars a day. The Bratislava plant achieved several firsts: the Volkswagen Group's first series-produced SUVs in 2002 and the first fully electric series-production vehicle in the entire Volkswagen Group, 
e-up!, in 2013. The plant's latest chapter is the Porsche Cayenne Electric, the first fully electric SUV produced in Bratislava, which is also manufactured in a Coupé version.

Volkswagen Slovakia is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the company's founding together with its employees. Along with a commemorative gift, the company has prepared an exceptional exhibition of special vehicles that shaped the history of Volkswagen Slovakia for them. On Monday, 1 June, the Bratislava plant will also host an official celebration of the 35th anniversary, attended by the management of the Volkswagen brand, social partners and representatives of public life at both regional and national levels. Finally, this year the Bratislava plant will once again open its gates to employees, their families and loved ones as part of an open day. 

A Brief History of Volkswagen Slovakia:

1991- Establishment of the plant and the first Volkswagen Passat Variant 
1992 - Start of series production of the Volkswagen Passat model
1994 - Expansion of the portfolio to include Volkswagen Golf and transmission production 
2000 - Opening of the plant in Martin 
2002 - Entry into the world of SUVs: Volkswagen Touareg and Porsche Cayenne
2005 - Audi Q7 – expanded portfolio of premium SUVs
2011 - Urban electric cars: Volkswagen up!, Škoda Citigo, SEAT Mii 
2013 - The Group's first fully electric vehicle – Volkswagen e-up!
2017 - Complete production of the third-generation Porsche Cayenne in Bratislava
2018 - Start of series production of the third-generation VW Touareg and Audi Q8 
2019 - Porsche Cayenne Coupé as a new model from the Porsche brand 
2023 - Return of the VW Passat model and arrival of the Škoda Superb Combi
2024 - Start of series production of the Škoda Superb saloon version
2026 - Start of series production of the Porsche Cayenne Electric and Porsche Cayenne Coupé Electric