SEAT & CUPRA battery assembly plant | for Cupra Raval | production |

Battery assembly plant Volkswagen group The battery system assembly plant, key to Martorell’s electrification Built in just over two years with an investment of 300 million euros, the battery system assembly plant is a key facility in Martorell’s transformation towards electrification. It covers an area of 64,000 square metres and has the capacity to assemble one battery system every 45 seconds, amounting to 1,200 battery systems per day and 300,000 per year. From 2026 onwards, it will exclusively supply the production lines of the CUPRA Raval and the Volkswagen ID. Polo, transporting the battery systems automatically to the assembly workshop via a 600-metre bridge. This unique solution, together with the 11,000 solar panels on the roof, which will provide 70% of the electricity required for the battery systems assembly process, helps reduce the carbon footprint and ensures more sustainable and competitive production. In addition, a water collection system with a capacity equivalent to three Olympic swimming pools, will reinforce the plant's commitment to resource efficiency and comprehensive sustainability. The assembly plant opening marks a major step forward for the battery strategy of the Volkswagen Group. According to Günther Mendl, Head of the Group’s Center of Excellence Battery: “Right now we are moving from the passenger seat to the driver’s seat in the core technology of the electric world. The MEB+ battery system assembled at Martorell is fully competitive in all major aspects and a clear leap ahead as we introduce the unified cell, which is not just another battery cell but our global technology platform allowing unprecedented speed, scale, and flexibility across brands, regions, and segments. At the same time, we switch to compact cell-to-pack design and add lithium-iron phosphate as alternative cell chemistry. As we contribute to building the long-needed battery industry in Europe, we achieve less dependency and more grip on tech innovation and cost, making e-mobility still more attractive and affordable.” The opening of the battery system assembly plant marks the final stretch of the transformation process initiated by SEAT & CUPRA in 2020. Together with the Volkswagen Group and its partners, the company has invested 10 billion euros in Spain to turn the country into a benchmark for sustainable mobility. Of this total, 3 billion euros have been allocated exclusively to the electrification of Martorell, which is established as a flexible factory capable of producing 100% electric, hybrid and efficient combustion models for different Volkswagen Group brands, offering the best of both worlds to meet customer needs. This transformation reinforces Martorell’s position as the Group's third largest production plant in Europe, responsible for approximately 25% of the vehicles manufactured in Spain, with the aim of reaching a maximum capacity of 600,000 units per year, of which up to 300,000 could be electric vehicles (BEVs) in the future. CUPRA Raval: the beginning of a new era for the brand The CUPRA Raval, which will have its global debut in Barcelona in March 2026, will be the first model of the Electric Urban Car Family to reach the market. With a striking design, electrifying performance, and unconventional features, it redefines the capabilities of the new generation of electric vehicles. Based on Volkswagen’s MEB+ platform and with front-wheel drive, the CUPRA Raval offers a dynamic and exhilarating experience focused on the driver. At just 4 metres long, it is compact, yet thanks to its road handling, generous interior space and practical spacious boot, it’s engineered not only for city life, but for much more. The CUPRA Raval will be available in three exclusive launch editions that reflect the brand's DNA from different perspectives: VZ Extreme, with 166 kW of power and a range of approximately 400 km; Dynamic Plus, with 155 kW and up to 450 km of range; and Dynamic, also with 155 kW and 450 km, as the most accessible option. With a starting price of €26,000, the CUPRA Raval is positioned as a highly competitive rival in its segment, democratising electrification without sacrificing emotion and distinction. With the opening of the new battery system assembly plant, SEAT & CUPRA reinforces its commitment to put Spain on electric wheels as the only company that designs, develops, produces and sells cars in the country. From Martorell, SEAT & CUPRA is paving the way towards a more sustainable and accessible mobility and building a better future for the next generations. 0:00 plant transformation timelapse 1:52 factory tour 5:43 _ Source: seat, cupra, vw Thanks for supporting: ► https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Kondor ► Comment & Like 👍 ► Subscribe and Share ✔️ ► Turn on the bell to never miss an upload! ((🔔)) ►Instagram:   / kondorcars   ► Subscribe: https://bit.ly/KondorCars ► Car Factory: http://bit.ly/CarProduction # # #