🧩 Slide Title: Factors Influencing BMW’s Decision to Choose Hungary
1. Lower Labor Costs & Workforce Readiness
Hungary offered cheaper labor (€9.2/hour vs. €11/hour in Slovakia).
Skilled automotive workforce (Audi, Mercedes already established).
Less competition for labor compared to Slovakia’s saturated market.
2. Strategic Location & Infrastructure
Debrecen offered better transport connectivity and proximity to BMW suppliers.
Easier access to key EU markets and major logistics corridors.
3. Government Incentives
Hungary provided financial subsidies, tax relief, and rapid permitting.
€34 million grant approved later for plant expansion.
4. EU Market Stability & Trade
Full access to EU single market ensured regulatory consistency.
Protected BMW from potential trade tariffs amid global uncertainty.
5. Electrification & Sustainability Vision
Plant designed to produce both EVs and combustion models.
Built as a fully carbon-neutral “iFactory,” focused on green production.