What does the Spanish government report confirm about the use of Chinese workers in the CATL-Stellantis battery plant construction?

The Spanish government report confirms that the construction of the €4.1 billion CATL-Stellantis battery factory will rely on 'expatriate workers'—including workers brought in from China—until the fourth quarter of 2028.

How many direct jobs are projected to be created by the three flagship Chinese-Spanish joint ventures outlined in the report, and how are they distributed?

The report projects that the three joint ventures will create almost 6,000 direct jobs: more than 4,000 at the CATL-Stellantis battery plant, 1,600 at Ebro Motors (Chery’s venture), and about 210 at Santana Motors (BAIC’s venture).

Spain Confirms Use of Chinese Workers for €4.1 Billion Battery Plant Investment

Jul 16, 2026

A Spanish government report confirms reliance on Chinese expatriate workers for constructing a €4.1 billion CATL-Stellantis battery plant and other auto ventures through 2028, projecting nearly 6,000 direct jobs.

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