On the second day of Hungarian Battery Days, participants will have the opportunity to explore Debrecen’s rapidly developing battery and automotive ecosystem through exclusive visits to CATL’s battery cell manufacturing plant and BMW Group Plant Debrecen. The programme includes guided visits to both facilities, offering first-hand insight into battery manufacturing and the integration of battery technology into modern automotive production.
Departure and Arrival: Kölcsey Centre, Debrecen
Transport: Dedicated electric buses
CATL Debrecen Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant
Participants will have the chance to visit CATL’s new strategic battery manufacturing facility and gain insight into its operations and the development of one of Hungary’s largest industrial investments, which is set to become the company’s largest manufacturing base outside China.
BMW Group Plant Debrecen
Participants will have the opportunity to experience the mobility of the future at the BMW Group’s newest and most innovative BMW Group Plant in Debrecen. In a guided tour, participants can have a close look at the operations of BMW, offering a practical perspective on the role of battery technology in modern automotive manufacturing.
Schedule
The program will start with a visit to CATL, followed by a visit to BMW Group. Participants will be assigned to one of two bus groups. Departure and visit times depend on the assigned group.
| Schedule | Bus 1 | Bus 2 |
| Departure from Kölcsey Centre | 08:30 | 10:00 |
| Arrival at CATL | 09:00 | 10:30 |
| CATL site visit | 09:00–10:20 | 10:30–11:50 |
| Departure from CATL | 10:45 | 12:15 |
| Arrival at BMW Group Plant | 11:00 | 12:30 |
| BMW Production site visit | 11:30–13:00 | 13:00–14:30 |
| Departure from BMW | 13:15 | 14:45 |
| Return to Kölcsey Centre | 13:30 | 15:00 |
Please note: Participation is subject to available capacity! Only for participants who bought 2-day tickets. Further logistical details and bus group assignments will be communicated to registered participants. Lunch boxes will be provided during the transfer between the two sites.
