As the e-mobility industry grows in scale and importance, CATL says its new electric vehicle EV battery factory in Erfurt, Germany – which will produce both battery cells and modules – will enable it to collaborate closely with more European automotive companies.
CATL maintains that the plant will become one of the largest EV battery plants in Europe both in size and production capacity, covering over 60 hectares of land.
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"Europe is a key market for CATL, and many of our partners are based in Europe. Our new manufacturing plant in Erfurt, Germany, will allow us to combine Germany's industrial tradition and CATL's tradition of innovative battery technology in a strategically central location. By bringing our R&D and production closer to our partners and customers, we will be better able to contribute to the growth of the electric vehicle industry in Europe and positively impact the environment, as well as the local and regional economies," said Matthias Zentgraf, Europe President, CATL.
With a total investment of up to EUR 1.8 billion, CATL's new Erfurt factory will create thousands of jobs in Germany.
CATL recently announced that it will supply battery cells for Bosch's 48-volt battery system globally.
A number of EVs powered by CATL batteries were on display at IAA 2019, including BMW X3, which is equipped with CATL battery globally. Other leading international partners that CATL is working with to facilitate worldwide e-mobility include Volkswagen, Daimler, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, Honda and Toyota.
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