Is Hungary a bridging role for Western car manufacturers & Asian battery producers?

Hungary seeks to play a bridging role between Western car manufacturers and Asian battery producers, in line with its policy of economic connectivity and economic neutrality. According to the HIPA CEO, all the data suggest that the downturn in the automotive industry is only temporary and the outlook is positive.

Should Hungary invest in EV battery plants?

Within the European Union, Hungary puts a particularly high stake on EV battery plants, in the hope that it will find itself among the leading countries of an emerging industry within a few years. Commitment to green mobility is not the only motivation for attracting large battery manufacturers to the small Central European country.

Is a new BMW battery factory coming to Hungary?

According to the rumours, this facility would produce 46120-type cylindrical cells, to be used exclusively in BMW cars – more precisely, the planned new manufacturing unit is expected to supply the also recently-announced BMW battery module assembly plant in Debrecen, Hungary.

How many GWh a year does a battery produce in Hungary?

Indeed, by November 2023, battery production capacity in Hungary reportedly already reached 87 GWh/year, not including the newest SK Innovation plant, which is expected to begin production soon and to provide an additional output of 30 GWh/year alone when operating on full throttle.