The electric variant of the Lada Largus is now developed to the prototype stage and is scheduled to be unveiled by the end of this year. In a clear sign of local manufacturing ambition, the head of AvtoVAZ, Maxim Sokolov, stated that the car will boast a localization level of at least 50 percent. That milestone marks a meaningful step toward domestic production independence and reflects a broader shift in the industry toward more homegrown components and assembly processes.
In a broader discussion about future mobility, AvtoVAZ outlined plans for additional vehicle families that will include a domestically produced electric model. The company envisions a localization share exceeding half of the vehicle’s value, aligning with or surpassing regulatory expectations set by the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The aim is to achieve a high level of local content that would position this new model ahead of many peers in the Russian market, with the Lada brand continuing to be a prominent leader in local automotive manufacturing.
Earlier statements from AvtoVAZ indicated a specific timeline for resuming the production of the conventional Lada Largus. The company projected that assembly would restart on the production line no earlier than the upcoming autumn, signaling a measured return to regular output while the new electric program builds momentum in parallel.
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