How many Chinese workers will be employed on average during the construction of the CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain, and what is the peak number expected?

The CATL-Stellantis joint venture gigafactory in Aragon, Spain, will employ an average of 1,000 Chinese workers during the construction phase, with the number peaking at 1,700; this pace depends on visa and work permit approvals.

What are the key workforce and timeline details announced for the CATL-Stellantis battery plant in Spain?

The plant — named Contemporary Star Energy (CSE) — began construction in November 2025, has received all necessary approvals, and currently employs 500 people, including 172 from China mainly in design and management roles; CSE will train 4,000 local workers from Aragon for full-capacity operations, and production — originally slated for end-2026 — is now scheduled to start in the first months of 2027.

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