Research Reports
In our study, during this critical period when the transportation sector is transitioning from internal combustion engines to sustainable electrification, we examine why Konya—with its nearly 2,000 automotive supply chain companies, strong exports of vehicles and components, and a green charging infrastructure rate above the Turkish average—is the strongest candidate for the vision of becoming the “Anatolian E -Mobility Hub.”
In our report titled “Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicle Production in Konya: A Feasibility Analysis,” during this critical period when the transportation sector is transitioning from internal combustion engines to sustainable electrification, we examine—from technical, economic, and environmental perspectives—why Konya, with its nearly 2,000 automotive supply chain companies, $63.6 million in vehicle and parts exports, and a green charging infrastructure rate exceeding the Turkish average, is the strongest candidate for the vision of becoming the “Anatolian E-Mobility Hub.”
Based on the report’s findings—including a 30% drop in battery costs, Chinese automotive giants’ projected investment of approximately $3.6 billion in Turkey, and the prospect of an ecosystem established through public-university-industry collaboration similar to Volvo’s ElectriCity model— it highlights that Konya’s leading companies in the field have long since moved beyond the prototype stage and are now focusing on new component groups such as power electronics, battery enclosures, and thermal management systems we are demonstrating that it requires preparation for mass production.
The most striking finding of our study is the projection that an initial investment in the range of $200 million to $600 million would generate a multiplier effect of 2 to 2.5 times in the Konya economy. While the distance from the port and inadequate rail connections stand out as the biggest obstacles to realizing this potential, we note that this disadvantage can be overcome through Megawatt Charging Systems, renewable energy integration, and strategic government incentives.
In conclusion, our report indicates that Konya, through a comprehensive strategy that combines its flexible production capacity, strong legacy in the automotive supply industry, and massive renewable energy investments such as the Karapınar Solar Power Plant, could become a new hub for global competition in the production of electric heavy-duty vehicles, in line with Turkey’s low-carbon development goals; and that this transformation is not merely a shift in vehicle technology, but he emphasizes that this signifies Konya’s evolution from traditional mechanical manufacturing to a high-tech, software-focused industrial structure that leads in exports.
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