Mobility

The Czech Republic enters 2026 as one of Europe's most established mobility and automotive production bases, combining precision engineering, a dense supplier ecosystem and a central location with connectivity to EU markets. The country hosts three major vehicle manufacturers – Škoda Auto, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Czech Republic and Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech – and remains a highly competitive location for mobility-related manufacturing, design and research and development. Following a post-pandemic recovery, the sector delivered robust output in 2024 and maintained high production levels through 2025 despite shifting demand patterns. Czech-based programmes continue to perform well on international markets, including in electrified mobility. The Škoda Enyaq ranked among Europe's best-selling battery-electric models in 2025, underlining the competitiveness of Czech production in next-generation powertrains. A key driver of investment is the transition towards low-emission mobility and enabling technologies. EU CO₂ performance standards reinforce the business case for electrification and supply-chain innovation. The Czech Republic has attracted significant projects in power electronics. Onsemi announced an expansion of its power semiconductor manufacturing in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, targeting technologies critical for electric vehicles and digital infrastructure. Toyota confirmed that its Kolín plant will produce the company's first battery-electric vehicle made in Europe, supported by a major expansion including battery assembly capacity. Public policy and municipal planning align with these trends. An updated National Action Plan for Clean Mobility supports electromobility and hydrogen mobility, including deployment of infrastructure through subsidies. At EU level, the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation sets requirements that are shaping charging network development along major corridors and in urban areas. Czech mobility extends well beyond passenger cars. The country is a recognised centre for rail and public transport technologies. Škoda Group supplies trains, trams and trolleybuses, demonstrating strong domestic capability in modern urban transport systems. The bus and heavy-vehicle segment remains internationally competitive, with IVECO BUS operating a major production site in Vysoké Mýto, alongside manufacturers such as SOR Libchavy and Tatra Trucks. Advanced engineering and digitalisation play an increasing role. Valeo operates an R&D centre in Prague focused on active safety and sensor technologies, highlighting the country's role in high value-added engineering. Innovation is also supported through CzechInvest programmes, including the Mobility Innovation Hub, which connect startups with industry and research organisations. The startup layer reflects the direction of the sector. Companies such as RoadTwin support regions with data-driven traffic modelling, while Citya develops demand-responsive transport solutions. In automation, BringAuto and Vanilla Robotics illustrate the focus on autonomous systems in controlled environments. Overall, Czech mobility in 2026 combines industrial scale and high-value engineering with momentum in electrification, charging infrastructure and automation. This mix positions the Czech Republic as an attractive platform for manufacturing investment and long-term partnerships across the mobility value chain.