Premier Ford not worried about delay
Ontario Premier Doug Ford expressed confidence in the construction of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in St. Thomas, despite a two-year delay. The delay is attributed to shifting market demand for electric vehicles, allowing the company to integrate next-generation technology.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant multi-billion dollar investment in Canada's green energy and automotive manufacturing sector, supported by substantial government subsidies.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he is not worried about a two-year delay in the opening of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario. PowerCo Canada, a Volkswagen subsidiary, said the delay at the $7-billion factory in St. Thomas, Ont., is due partially to a downshift in market demand on electric vehicles. Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is not worried about the two-year delayed opening of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario. Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo Canada says the delay at the $7-billion factory in St. Thomas, Ont., is due partially to a downshift in market demand on electric vehicles. Ford says he is confident the one of the world’s largest buildings will be completed and operational within a few years. (Sept. 25, 2026) PowerCo also announced it has hired EllisDon as the general contractor for the next phase of construction.
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