The acquisition of Saarlouis by a contract manufacturer could be a promising solution for its future, sources said. Magna or Nedcar could use the plant to build combustion engine cars without any major conversion works.
If BYD takes over the factory, extensive modifications would need to be made to convert its production capacity to EVs.
Saarlouis employees would welcome any new investor for the plant, which employs 4,500 people.
