Quick Takeaways
- Mercedes-Benz GLB electric production begins in Hungary, marking a key step in local EV manufacturing.
- The Kecskemét facility advances MMA-based output alongside expanded battery assembly capacity.
On January 19, the CEO of HIPA announced that series manufacturing of the fully electric GLB has commenced at the Kecskemét facility in Hungary. The model is built on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture platform, with battery assembly operations starting alongside vehicle production at the site.
Mercedes-Benz GLB electric production begins in Hungary on MMA platform
The start of production reflects Mercedes-Benz’s progress in aligning its Hungarian operations with next-generation electric vehicle strategies. Manufacturing on the Mercedes Modular Architecture enables flexible electric vehicle output while supporting localized battery assembly to strengthen supply efficiency and production readiness.
K1 plant expansion and workforce growth at Kecskemét
The expanded K1 plant, which doubles the site’s production capacity, is currently in its final testing phase. Once commissioning is complete, the facility will support increased output volumes and operational flexibility across multiple vehicle programs.
Key developments at the Kecskemét site include:
A-Class production to return from Germany
In addition to the electric GLB program, A-Class production is set to return to Hungary from Germany. This move further reinforces the strategic importance of the Kecskemét facility within Mercedes-Benz’s European manufacturing network and supports long-term utilization of the expanded plant.
With electric GLB series production underway, battery assembly operational, and conventional model production returning, the Kecskemét plant continues to evolve as a central hub for Mercedes-Benz’s electrification and manufacturing expansion in Hungary, based on a social media update from the CEO of HIPA."
Mercedes-Benz GLB electric production begins in Hungary on MMA platform
The start of production reflects Mercedes-Benz’s progress in aligning its Hungarian operations with next-generation electric vehicle strategies. Manufacturing on the Mercedes Modular Architecture enables flexible electric vehicle output while supporting localized battery assembly to strengthen supply efficiency and production readiness.
K1 plant expansion and workforce growth at Kecskemét
The expanded K1 plant, which doubles the site’s production capacity, is currently in its final testing phase. Once commissioning is complete, the facility will support increased output volumes and operational flexibility across multiple vehicle programs.
Key developments at the Kecskemét site include:
- Final testing underway at the expanded K1 plant
- Battery assembly integrated with electric vehicle production
- Workforce strength exceeding 4,500 employees
A-Class production to return from Germany
In addition to the electric GLB program, A-Class production is set to return to Hungary from Germany. This move further reinforces the strategic importance of the Kecskemét facility within Mercedes-Benz’s European manufacturing network and supports long-term utilization of the expanded plant.
With electric GLB series production underway, battery assembly operational, and conventional model production returning, the Kecskemét plant continues to evolve as a central hub for Mercedes-Benz’s electrification and manufacturing expansion in Hungary, based on a social media update from the CEO of HIPA."
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