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Effective April 1, 2026, Jörg Menges will assume the role of CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd. The company is committed to providing innovative premium e-mobility for China Change of management at Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd.: Jörg Menges will take over as CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd. effective April 1, 2026. Helmut Stettner, the current CEO, has successfully completed his tenure and will return to Ingolstadt. Jörg Menges has over 31 years of international experience in the automotive industry. Since 2022, he has been Head of Product Engineering at AUDI AG in Ingolstadt. Previously, he was Plant Manager at FAW-Volkswagen-Automotive Co., Ltd., in Changchun, where he gained extensive experience in localized production and management. Gerd Walker, Member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics at AUDI AG, stated: “Jörg Menges is an experienced manager, strong strategist, and proven production expert. Thanks to his previous role in China, he has a deep understanding of the

Executive Officer (CEO) of Audi FAW NEV Company Jörg Menges was born in Ludwigshafen in 1967. He graduated from the Technical University of Kaiserslautern in 1994 with a degree in industrial engineering. Menges began his career at Audi as a trainee in 1995 and then gained his first international experience as an assembly planner at FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun. After returning to Germany in 1997, he held numerous management positions in manufacturing and production planning at the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites. From 2009, he was first responsible for the assembly of the A3 and Q2 series and from 2016 to 2019 for all vehicle assembly in Ingolstadt. Subsequently, Menges was Director of Production at FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun until 2022, where he managed one of China’s largest automotive plants. He returned to Germany at the end of 2022, taking over as Head of Product Engineering at the Ingolstadt site. On April 1, 2026, Jörg Menges became CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun, which

Milestone for Audi in China: Audi FAW NEV Company begins production of fully electric models exclusively for the Chinese market Strategic importance: fully digitalized, state-of-the-art plant to form the centerpiece of a local industrial ecosystem Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “The new plant and the models produced here are a significant step forward in our electrification strategy and for our local portfolio in China.” Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation project between Audi and long-standing partner FAW, has commenced production of all-electric Audi models. The company and its new state-of-the-art plant form a key component of the strategy Audi has adopted for the Chinese market. The new production site in Changchun is the first in China to exclusively produce fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform, beginning with the Q6L e-tron family, followed by a market-specific version of the Audi A6 e-tron. Production for the first of fully electric Audi models based on the PPE platform

Auto China motor show in Beijing, the company is showcasing a comprehensive model portfolio that is more closely tailored than ever to the needs of Chinese customers. One highlight is the premiere of the electric AUDI E7X – the second production model developed for China by the AUDI brand. The four rings are also expanding their model initiative with the locally produced Audi A6L and Audi A6L e-tron, equipped with technologies designed specifically for the Chinese market. With its two partners, FAW and SAIC, and two strong brands, Audi is addressing diverse target groups. The four rings deliver “Vorsprung durch Technik” and premium products across different drive types, while the sister brand AUDI focuses on connected electric vehicles for highly tech-savvy customers. As part of the deepening collaboration between Audi and SAIC, the two partners have signed a strategic agreement to develop a new generation of AUDI models for China. “Audi is on the move. This is especially evident in the

Premieres for the Q6L e-tron and A5L: Audi and FAW to unveil the production versions for the first time Audi and SAIC to show the recently introduced AUDI E concept Audi CEO Gernot Döllner: “Together with our partners FAW and SAIC, we are launching a major product initiative to strengthen our position on the Chinese market.” Auto Guangzhou in southern China is set to delight visitors with some impressive premieres: Audi and its local partners are showcasing three product highlights exclusively for the Chinese market at this year’s fair. The Audi Q6L e-tron will be presented at the FAW stand shortly before its market launch as the first locally produced vehicle based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE). The A5L, successor to the A4L, will also be on display. At the SAIC stand, visitors can expect to see the recently presented AUDI E concept and the sister brand AUDI, written in capital letters. This model embodies intelligent and connected electric vehicles that are being jointly developed

carmaker has already launched five new market-specific models from local production in the second half of 2025 alone. The company is relying on a differentiated product portfolio of attractive electric cars and highly efficient combustion-engine vehicles. At the auto show in Guangzhou in southern China, Audi and its two partners, FAW and SAIC, are showcasing numerous models that are specifically designed to meet the needs of Chinese customers. With the concept vehicle AUDI E SUV concept, a progressive large SUV, the China-exclusive sister brand AUDI is giving a preview of its second production model shortly after its successful debut. Together with its partner FAW, Audi is bringing fully electric models based on the PPE (Premium Platform Electric) to China. The Audi A6L e-tron, the third PPE model developed for the Chinese market, is taking the stage in Guangzhou. It is the first all-electric sedan from the brand with the four rings in China, bringing one of the local premium market’s most

commercially available since August 1. PPE models made at Audi FAW NEV Company in Changchun Based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE), the Audi Q6L e-tron and Audi Q6L Sportback e-tron stand out for their impressive driving and charging performance, as well as for excellent range and efficiency. In addition to the characteristic extended wheelbase, both models feature a China-specific infotainment system. The Audi A6L e-tron, a further PPE model tailored for China, was unveiled for the first time at Auto Shanghai 2025. The production of these models is handled by Audi FAW NEV Company, a cooperation company between Audi and long-standing partner FAW. The company built a new site in Changchun for this purpose. Audi A5L and A5L Sportback: next-generation efficiency in combustion models Together with its partners FAW and SAIC, Audi is launching the next generation of its successful mid-size class with two variants: the Audi A5L with FAW and the Audi A5L Sportback with SAIC. Based on the Premium

importance of Chinese market to Audi is apparent through the local production of vehicles based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) Ahead of Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Audi is poised to showcase its strategy and all-electric portfolio for the world’s largest automotive market. With them, the brand with the four rings is strengthening the foundation for continued success in the country. Highlights at the booth include the world premiere of the Audi Q6L e-tron, set to be produced at the new Audi FAW NEV Company factory in Changchun. At Volkswagen’s Group Night and at an Audi press conference on opening day, Audi will also outline its further roadmap for the electric transformation of its offering in China. Audi is set to make a bold statement with a number of new models when Auto China 2024 opens on April 25. The vehicles and variants showcased at the Audi booth highlight the company’s continued focus on serving the Chinese market’s specific requirements. The fact all vehicles on display