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Saab Production Restarts

by Gilles Olivier
A new Saab 9-3 assembled at theTrollhättan factory
Photo: Saab United.com

Saab has reopened its plant in Trollhättan after 30 months of inactivity. Newly acquired by the National Electric Company Vehicle Sweden (NEVs), new Saabs started rolling off the assembly line yesterday.

At the moment, only the 9-3 model with a gasoline engine is assembled.

The rate of production of these models destined for European markets will be directly related to the demand.

Saab is already talking about offering a fully electric version which is to be sold in Europe, North America and China as early as next year.

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