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Volkswagen and partner Shanghai Auto are jointly developing compact electric cars for the Chinese market, including a battery-powered Golf. The partners plan to build and sell electric versions of the Golf hatchback and Lavida sedan. VW and SAIC also are developing an exclusive China-specific electric car for 2018.
Source: Insideline.