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How many EV battery factories are there in Europe?

Due to the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), it is expected that nearly 250 battery factories will be installed in the European continent in the next ten years, as reported by Buck Consultants International.

How much lithium-ion battery production capacity is planned in Europe?

According to upstream-focused publisher Battery-News.De, as of July 2022, 1,416GWh of lithium-ion battery cell annual production capacity is planned in Europe. (An infographic map produced for the publisher is pictured below.)

How many battery factories will Europe open by 2033?

Europe will open 250 battery factories by 2033. What are the confirmed projects? Plans have already been revealed in France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, and the United Kingdom. In this way, the region aims to compete with China, which achieved a battery production almost ten times larger than that of Germany.

Is Slovakia a center for electric vehicle battery production in Europe?

Furthermore, Enel, the Italian company, is exploring the possibility of establishing a factory in the country with a projected capacity of up to 50 GWh. Thus, Slovakia is positioning itself as a significant center for electric vehicle battery production in Europe.

Is gigafactoryx a big EV battery factory?

Impact Clean Power Technology, a Polish company part of the Grenevia Group, has announced ambitious plans for a large-scale battery factory for EVs and energy storage. Named GigafactoryX, this facility will be located in Pruszków, near Warsaw, and is poised to be one of the largest of its kind in Europe.

Why are Europe's battery production expectations so high?

In Europe, the region experienced a 62% increase between July 2022 and 2023. Furthermore, diesel car sales decreased by 9%, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Another reason for high expectations regarding battery factories is the clear dominance of China.