Powered by record-breaking exports, strategic investments in electric vehicles , and a clear focus on future mobility, Türkiye is positioning itself as a formidable player in the rapidly evolving industry.securing
By integrating Türkiye’s extensive automotive expertise into the growing EV ecosystem, Celik expressed confidence in the country’s potential. “It is possible to secure a permanent place among global players,” he said.Türkiye’s automotive industry is becoming a magnet for international investments, particularly from EV-focused players.with Chinese EV giant BYD to establish a state-of-the-art production facility with an annual capacity of 150,000 vehicles by 2026.
“We foresee that the localisation rate can be increased over time within a specific framework, aiming to exceed 51 percent,” says Celik. Celik, the head of Türkiye’s only export representative association for the automotive industry, emphasises the importance of longstanding collaboration models with international automotive giants like Mercedes, Toyota, and Renault, which enhance Türkiye’s competitiveness and innovative capacity in the global automotive market.