CATL starts trial production at Hungary plant, expanding EU footprint

CATL has begun trial production at its €7.3 billion Debrecen plant after clearing regulatory hurdles, marking a major step in its EU localization strategy. The plant will supply battery cells to European automakers like BMW and Volkswagen, potentially reshaping the regional EV supply chain. The move signals CATL's commitment to circumventing EU trade barriers and deepening integration into the European market.