CATL evaluates Spain for a second battery gigafactory to supplement its Zaragoza plant

CATL is evaluating Spain as a site for a second battery gigafactory to complement its existing plant in Zaragoza, competing with up to seven other potential markets. The decision could trigger a multi‑billion euro investment, boost Spain’s EV battery supply chain, create thousands of jobs, and intensify competition for battery plant locations across Europe. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), Spanish national and regional authorities, competing markets, and stakeholders of the existing Zaragoza plant. CATL is expected to announce its site selection within the next few months, possibly after negotiating incentive packages with Spanish regions; the decision may influence other battery makers’ location choices. CATL is reportedly studying the construction of a second battery gigafactory in Spain, in addition to the plant it is currently building in Zaragoza. The company is competing with up to seven other potential markets for the investment, highlighting Spain’s attractiveness for EV battery production due to growing demand and potential public incentives. A decision could trigger a multi‑billion‑euro investment, create thousands of jobs and strengthen Spain’s position in the European battery supply chain. The outcome will depend on negotiations over subsidies, environmental permits and competing offers from other countries.

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