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18th August, 2025

EC clears state aid for Sunwoda battery plant



The European Commission has approved €264 million Hungarian state support for the €1.4 billion EV battery factory that China’s Sunwoda is building in Nyíregyháza.

The incentive package, consisting of a cash grant and tax breaks, was deemed compatible with EU state-aid rules.

The Commission accepted the government’s argument that the project will bolster regional growth, creating more than 2,500 direct jobs and a further 470 in related industries.

The plant will produce lithium-ion cells for electric vehicles.

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