CATL Sends 2,000 Workers to Spain for New Battery Plant
Chinese battery giant CATL is set to send 2,000 skilled workers to Zaragoza, Spain, to prepare a new battery plant for production, slated to begin in late 2026. This joint venture with automaker Stellantis is part of a growing trend of European automakers partnering with Chinese companies for battery production.
The new plant, a joint venture between CATL and Stellantis, will initially be commissioned by the 2,000 Chinese workers. Once operational, CATL plans to recruit and train 3,000 local workers to run the plant.
The global electric vehicle (EV) industry's reliance on advanced Chinese technology is evident in this move. However, some Spanish stakeholders express concerns that CATL may not be willing to transfer its technology to local workers, a worry that echoes the recent arrest and deportation of Korean workers sent to commission a battery plant in the US.
The future of Europe's battery industry seems to lie in joint ventures with Chinese companies. However, ensuring technology transfer and local integration will be crucial for these partnerships to succeed. Production at the Zaragoza plant is expected to commence in late 2026, marking a significant step in this direction.
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