Electromobility Poland (EMP) has announced a new phase of the company’s development. The design of the Polish Izer electric car gave way to a wider space vision of a modern production and development hubthe company said. The main goal of this investment is not only to launch the production of a European car brand in cooperation with a global partner, but also to create a thriving, market entity with a headquarters located in Poland.
Statement of the President of EMP
“Successful countries are not limited to importing solutions, but actively participate in their creation, implementation and improvement. Economic growth based on technology requires long -term strategies in the field of education, research and development infrastructure and cooperation between the public and private sectors,” he said President of EMP Tomasz Kędzierskiquoted in a message.
According to him, The situation of the automotive industry in Europe is significantly deteriorating. This is caused by strong competition from Chinese automotive companies and geopolitical changes. The turbulent situation on the market is additionally intensified by the introduction of cars, parts and components by the United States.
“Modified project vision”
For Polish As one of the key suppliers for car manufacturers, this can be a big challenge, but also a chance to strategically change the position on the international arena. This is conditioned by the location of new car production plants that will affect the development of competence in areas such as ICT, automation, engineering and innovation, emphasized.
“The answer to current challenges is to be a modified vision of the project in which the company Electromobility Poland Together with a global partner, she will co -create a European car brand. These cars will be produced at a modern factory in Jaworzno, the company’s headquarters will be located in Poland. New projects, such as the Innovation Center, a local supply chain and research and development units, creating a production and development hub “are to be created around the investment,” the holistic approach makes an effective tool of industrial policy – conducted by the state and is a proactive response to dynamic market changes ” – added Kędzierski.
New government strategy
EMP undertaking The new formula is also part of the assumptions of the government’s “650 billion+” investment strategy, focused on the country’s energy and technological transformation. Thanks to the investment in Jaworzno, a local supply chain will be created, covering up to 80% of the value of the car components. In addition, 20-30 thousand will be created in the region. jobs, of which approx. 1,000 in the R&D area. The ability of Polish companies to be promoted in global value chains will also increase, the information was indicated.
“The flagship project of the Polish electromobility – which Izera was undoubtedly – eventually stuck on an agility, at which it was introduced by delays caused by a lack of stable financing. According to previous assumptions, Funds from KPO enabling the implementation of the project were to be sent to the company at the beginning of 2023. The lack of their launch by the end of 2023 resulted in the breaking of design continuity and the need to update almost all assumptions ” – explained the head of EMP.
EMP is to find a strategic partner
The new concept assumes the responsibility of the strategic partner. Instead of developing a car brand from scratch, EMP He will act as a co -investor and coordinator of joint ventures. As stated, this is to minimize market risk.
The company is preparing to submit application for project financing under the KPO. Currently, talks are taking place with the potential EMP partners who could participate in the project.
The EMP project in the new formula can cover not only automotive, but also energy and digital mobility services, inscribing in a broader context of the economy transformation, summarized.
What is EMP?
Electromobility Poland It was established in October 2016 as an initiative of four Polish energy groups – PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, Energa, Enea and Tauron Polska Energia. Each of them covered 25% of the share capital. On September 30, 2021, the Company’s share capital was increased by taking the newly issued shares by the State Treasury, which thus became a majority shareholder.
