Great Wall Motor selects Bulgaria for European EV assembly, 50,000 unit capacity from 2027
By Eve
Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced at its Milan Tech Day 2026 event that it will assemble electric vehicles in Bahovitsa, Bulgaria, starting in the first quarter of 2027. The facility, owned by Bulgarian Automotive Industry (BAI) and previously used by GWM from 2012 to 2016, will have an annual capacity of 50,000 vehicles and begin with assembly of the Ora 5 compact electric SUV. GWM chose Bulgaria over Spain and Hungary, opting to use the existing plant rather than build a new factory.
Why it matters
The 50,000 unit assembly contract represents a significant manufacturing procurement opportunity in Southeast Europe, with local component sourcing planned. For charging infrastructure providers, a new EV production hub in Bulgaria signals potential demand for workplace and logistics charging networks to support the supply chain and workforce.
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- “Çinli GWM, Avrupa üretimi için Bulgaristan’ı seçti”
- Published
- 28 October 2026
- Updated
- 29 October 2026
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