In Pictures: CATL Starts Trial Battery Cell Production at Hungary Plant, Its Largest Outside China

CATL's Hungary plant will supply battery cells to European automakers ramping up EV production.

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The Debrecen factory marks CATL's largest manufacturing base outside China, with capacity set to reach 100 GWh.

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European demand for electric mobility is driving investment in local battery cell manufacturing.

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The plant's output will feed directly into the EV supply chains of leading European carmakers.

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Trial production began September 22, 2026, after CATL satisfied all permitting preconditions.

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Hungary is positioning itself as a central hub for Europe's growing electric vehicle industry.

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Full-scale operations at Debrecen are expected to strengthen Europe's domestic battery supply.

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CATL's expansion into Hungary underscores the global race to build out EV battery capacity.

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The Debrecen facility is slated to reach 100 GWh capacity as demand from automakers climbs.

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