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. We organise three site visit tours. Two tours to CATL’s battery cell manufacturing plant and BMW Group’s Plant Debrecen, and one tour to Semcorp and the Vehicle Laboratory of the University of Debrecen. The programme includes guided visits to all 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.
SEMCORP
The site visit to SEMCORP Hungary will provide an overview of its manufacturing facilities and production capabilities in advanced materials, including lithium-ion battery separator films. Participants will learn about the company’s role in the battery supply chain – it serve customers including Samsung, LG, CATL, BYD and Tesla - as well as its approach to environmental monitoring and compliance with environmental requirements.
Vehicle Laboratory – University of Debrecen
The visit to the Vehicle Laboratory will offer an insight into the University of Debrecen’s practical engineering training and automotive research infrastructure. Participants will learn how the facility supports practical education, engineering development and automotive research and innovation.
Schedule
| Tour 1: CATL - BMW | |
| Departure from Kölcsey Centre | 08:30 |
| Arrival at CATL | 09:00 |
| CATL site visit | 09:00–10:20 |
| Departure from CATL | 10:45 |
| Arrival at BMW Group Plant | 11:00 |
| BMW Production site visit | 11:30–13:00 |
| Departure from BMW | 13:15 |
| Return to Kölcsey Centre | 13:30 |
| Tour 2: CATL-BMW | |
| Departure from Kölcsey Centre | 10:00 |
| Arrival at CATL | 10:30 |
| CATL site visit | 10:30–11:50 |
| Departure from CATL | 12:15 |
| Arrival at BMW Group Plant | 12:30 |
| BMW Production site visit | 13:00–14:30 |
| Departure from BMW | 14:45 |
| Return to Kölcsey Centre | 15:00 |
| Tour 3: Semcorp – Vehicle Laboratory | |
| Departure from Kölcsey Centre | 08:30 |
| Arrival at Semcorp | 09:00 |
| Semcorp site visit | 09:00–10:20 |
| Departure from Semcorp | 10:45 |
| Arrival at Vehicle Laboratory | 11:00 |
| Vehicle Laboratory | 11:30–13:00 |
| Departure from the Vehicle Laboratory | 13:15 |
| Return to Kölcsey Centre | 13:30 |
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.
