The automotive industry in the Czech Republic is experiencing an exceptionally strong year. Both passenger car manufacturers and producers of buses and motorcycles are reporting year-on-year growth. The latest data also show that the transition to electromobility is becoming increasingly important for one of the country’s key industrial sectors.

According to figures released by the Automotive Industry Association, the country’s three carmakers produced a total of 525,293 passenger vehicles in the first four months of the year, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period last year. The half-million mark was reached one month earlier than in the previous year. Electrified vehicles accounted for 40.9% of total production, including 21% hybrid, 16.5% battery electric, and 3.4% plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Not only passenger car production, but also bus manufacturing in the Czech Republic continues to demonstrate strong performance and competitiveness. Double-digit year-on-year growth, a leading position in Europe and globally in the number of buses produced per capita, and a steadily increasing share of battery-electric and hybrid buses in recent years confirm the sector’s ability to respond to market developments and growing demand for low-emission public transport.

Škoda Auto, the country’s largest car manufacturer, produced 353,462 passenger cars at its domestic plants in the first four months of the year, up 11.8% year-on-year. Output has remained above 4,000 vehicles per day. Vehicles with external charging, including battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, accounted for 90,035 units, representing 25.5% of the brand’s total domestic production. Of these, 77,889 were BEVs and 12,146 were PHEVs.

In contrast, Hyundai’s plant in Nošovice produced a total of 89,400 vehicles during the same period, a decrease of 8.2% year-on-year. The decline affected all types of alternative powertrains, including BEVs, PHEVs, and hybrids. Despite this, electrified vehicles still made up more than 48.5% of total production, including 9,226 battery electric, 5,787 plug-in hybrid, and 28,318 hybrid vehicles.

Toyota’s plant in Kolín reported an increase in output, producing 82,431 vehicles between January and April, up 6.5% compared to the same period in 2025. All vehicles produced at the plant were hybrid models.

Bus manufacturers also reported improved results. From January to April, a total of 1,892 buses were produced in the Czech Republic, representing a 10.4% year-on-year increase. The growth was driven primarily by SOR Libchavy, where production rose by 169 units (+359.6%) to a total of 216 buses. Iveco Czech Republic in Vysoké Mýto produced 1,668 buses during the same period, marking a slight increase of 0.5%.

Traditional motorcycle manufacturer Jawa Moto recorded a significant year-on-year increase in production. Between January and April, the company produced 687 motorcycles, up 188.7%, representing an increase of 449 units compared to the same period last year.

Source: https://zdopravy.cz/
Author: CzechTrade Sydney