60 plants in the 6 countries*
35% of total EU annual vehicle production
2,3 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
545 500 vehicles per year
840 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
27% of the country’s total exports
8% of the country’s GDP
409 000 vehicles per year
500 200 jobs (direct & indirect)
13% of the country’s total exports
9% of the country’s GDP
1 mil. vehicles per year
256 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
43% of the country’s total exports
9% of the country’s GDP
1,5 mil. vehicles per year
500 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
24% of the country’s total exports
3.3% of the country’s GDP
512 000 vehicles per year
148 000 jobs (direct & indirect)
21% of the country’s total exports
10% of the country’s GDP
61 000 vehicles per year
53 600 jobs (direct & indirect)
25% 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.”
“We welcome the CEE AutoHUB as a timely and constructive initiative for our region. At a moment when the automotive sector is navigating profound regulatory and technological change, stronger coordination and structured dialogue among Central and Eastern European associations is essential. The AutoHUB provides a platform to align positions, pool national insights, and ensure that the region's perspectives are clearly and consistently reflected in the European debate.”
“We are thrilled to join CEE AutoHUB, as we firmly believe that through a shared commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we can significantly enhance the competitiveness of our sector together. We are eager to contribute our expertise, resources, and vision to this collective effort, ensuring that we not only address the challenges ahead but also set new benchmarks for success. We look forward to working closely with all CEE AutoHUB partners, sharing ideas, and creating lasting value for the entire European automotive ecosystem. ”
