Czech automakers have reported a 5% year-on-year increase in production through November, reaching 1.37 million vehicles, though production pace has significantly slowed compared to early 2024.
Electric vehicle production has taken a hit, with a 17% decrease to 143,578 units of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, representing approximately 10% of total production. Despite this setback, Zdeněk Petzl, Executive Director of the Automotive Industry Association, expects annual production to surpass both 2023 figures and historical domestic records, though noting concerns about European market stagnation affecting local manufacturers and suppliers.
Leading domestic manufacturer Škoda Auto has shown resilience with a 4.6% increase in production to 844,721 passenger vehicles, with electric vehicles comprising 10.9% of their output. Meanwhile, Hyundai’s Nošovice plant experienced a slight decline of 2.3%, producing 310,250 vehicles.
Toyota’s Kolín facility has emerged as a bright spot, with production surging 20% to 210,845 vehicles, recovering from previous year’s component shortage issues. The hybrid Yaris HEV model accounts for nearly half of their production.
However, industry experts predict challenging times ahead, as November marked the second consecutive month of year-on-year decline in vehicle production, with similar trends expected for December and the coming months.