Skoda Opens New Battery Systems Factory in Mladá Boleslav

Škoda Auto, the Czech car manufacturer owned by the Volkswagen Group, has launched a modern battery systems factory in Mladá Boleslav, just 50 kilometers northeast of Prague. The investment worth approximately 100 million euros was completed in a record short time, as construction took less than a year. The plant will produce battery modules for Škoda's electric models, as well as for other Volkswagen Group brands, making it a key element of the German conglomerate's overall electrification strategy. The factory is fully automated and uses advanced robots and intelligent logistics systems. Its opening aims to secure independent, in-house production of key components for future electric vehicles. The Volkswagen Group, which has owned Škoda since 1991, has been intensively investing in battery technology development for several years as part of its "Way to Zero" strategy, which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The competition for leadership in the electromobility segment on the European market is a key challenge for all major car manufacturers. Škoda's CEO, Klaus Zellmer, emphasized the strategic importance of this investment for the company's independence and competitiveness. "With this new factory, we are creating the most important competencies of the future directly in-house," stated Zellmer. According to management, having its own battery production capacity is crucial for controlling the supply chain, reducing costs, and maintaining competitiveness in the dynamically growing electric vehicle market. The new plant is also set to strengthen the position of the Czech automotive industry, which has long been one of the pillars of the country's economy. <porównanie tytuł=