260 automobile plants operated in the EU and the UK in 2026.
Key figures
- There are 260 automobile assembly, engine/electric motors, and battery production plants in Europe*.
- 100 produce cars, 42 make buses, 32 build trucks (heavy-duty vehicles), 29 make vans (light commercial vehicles), 61 build engines, and 76 make batteries.
- 127 of these plants assemble battery-electric vehicles.
- ACEA members build cars, vans, trucks, buses, and engines in 15 EU member states.
260 automobile plants operated in the EU and the UK in 2026.
Notes
- *Europe includes the 27 EU member states and the United Kingdom.
- Automotive suppliers, many smaller-sized vehicle and engine manufacturers, and custom bodybuilders are not included in this overview.
- This map includes the engine production sites of most ACEA members, but omits transmission, body shell, and any other vehicle part plants.
- ACEA strives to be as accurate as possible, but does not accept any responsibility or liability for any potential errors or inaccuracies. However, ACEA does welcome input to update this overview.
in ACEA, 28-06-2026
