VW to stay focused on hybrids

In a first step, Volkswagen will introduce two electric cars into Chinese market, although hybrids will remain the German automaker's priority in terms of new energy vehicles.

"This year we will import electric-Up first, and the e-Golf will follow", said President and CEO of Volkswagen Group China Jochem Heizmann.

He said the challenge with electric cars is still the battery range. Battery technology will have to reach a higher and more sophisticated level.