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Kia's €2.5 Billion Plant Fuels Slovakia's Automotive Boom

1/22/2026

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Kia's Zilina plant, a €2.5 billion investment, produces 350,000 cars annually and employs 3,700 workers, with 690 robots assembling vehicles every minute.
Slovakia's car industry benefits from low labor costs, high productivity, and 360 suppliers.
Kia pays an average €2,400 per month, above Slovakia's national €1,403 but below the EU €3,417.
Workers take pride in Slovakia's automotive output, which supports the local economy; Volkswagen and Stellantis also operate there.

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Story summary

Kia's Zilina plant, a €2.5 billion investment, produces 350,000 cars annually and employs 3,700 workers, with 690 robots assembling vehicles every minute.
Slovakia's car industry benefits from low labor costs, high productivity, and 360 suppliers.
Kia pays an average €2,400 per month, above Slovakia's national €1,403 but below the EU €3,417.
Workers take pride in Slovakia's automotive output, which supports the local economy; Volkswagen and Stellantis also operate there.