51 plants in the 4 countries*
25% of total EU annual vehicle production
1.8 mil. jobs (direct & indirect)
*Includes vehicle, battery and powertrain assembly plants of OEMs only. Supplier plants are not included.
13% of the country’s GDP
500 000 vehicles per year
550 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
44% of the country’s total exports
8% of the country’s GDP
600 000 vehicles per year
500 200 jobs (direct & indirect)
13% of the country’s total exports
10% of the country’s GDP
1 mil. vehicles per year
255 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
44% of the country’s total exports
9% of the country’s GDP
1,5 mil. vehicles per year
500 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
19% of the country’s total exports
“Central and Eastern Europe is home to around a third of EU vehicle production and employs around two million across the value chain. With the CEE AutoHUB, we’re taking an important step toward closer cooperation and ensuring that national insights from this region are better reflected in EU-level discussions.”
“This initiative is about making sure our region, the heart of Europe’s automotive industry, has a real voice in shaping Europe’s decisions. The AutoHUB gives us the platform to work together, strengthen that voice, and make sure it is heard where and when it matters most.”
“Automotive industry is a crucial part of European economy and CEE is a major contributor to the added value generated across the EU. Cooperating within the AutoHUB will allow CEE organizations to jointly boost further development of our sector.”
“ZAP Slovakia welcomes the establishment of the CEE Auto HUB as an important step towards strengthening regional cooperation within the European automotive industry. Enhanced coordination, structured information exchange, and a more unified regional voice will contribute to greater influence and visibility of Central and Eastern Europe in Europe’s industrial landscape. For Slovakia, one of the continent’s key automotive producers, this platform provides an invaluable opportunity to engage more closely with our partners and to advance shared priorities. This is a time when close cooperation is essential; every contribution matters, and we sincerely appreciate that ACEA recognises the importance of joining forces across our region.”
“The launch of the CEE Automotive HUB comes at the right time. Car manufacturers in our region are facing rapid transformation, which brings not only challenges but also opportunities. We want to be partners in setting fair and realistic conditions for the entire European automotive ecosystem. Thanks to this HUB, we will be able to better coordinate our positions and be heard as a unified voice in the European debate.”
