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VDL Nedcar

VDL Nedcar is a Born-based automotive manufacturing operation now focused on sustainable and innovative mobility solutions through VDL Special Vehicles and the VDL Mobility Innovation Centre.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

VDL Nedcar operates in Born, where nearly 1.2 million cars were produced since 2014. With the current absence of new vehicle projects, independent car manufacturing at VDL Nedcar has temporarily ended. Activities have commenced at VDL Special Vehicles and the VDL Mobility Innovation Centre (MIC) in Born, covering the (re)engineering of special vehicles and the assembly of battery packs. The MIC offers sustainable industrialisation and manufacturing solutions for (e)mobility, including electric vehicle battery developments, e-mobility assembly collaboration with OEMs, and mobility concepts in design, connectivity, autonomous driving, and services. VDL Special Vehicles specialises in conversions, bodywork, and modifications of vehicles.

History

VDL Nedcar is based in Born, where nearly 1.2 million cars were produced since 2014. With the current absence of new vehicle projects, there is temporarily an end to independent car manufacturing at VDL Nedcar. Activities have commenced at VDL Special Vehicles and the VDL Mobility Innovation Centre (MIC) in Born, involving the (re)engineering of special vehicles and the assembly of battery packs. These developments are described as the first contours of a pursuit of greater independence from market and geopolitical developments and a more robust earning model.

Products and positioning

Sustainable and innovative mobility solutions

Recent events

  • Canoo ends its manufacturing deal with VDL Nedcar[2]

    Reported:

    Canoo disclosed that it was ending its deal with VDL Nedcar to serve as its contract manufacturer in Europe. As part of the breakup, VDL Nedcar was to return Canoo's $30.4 million prepayment.

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