# KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik builds new power electronics plant in Queretaro, Mexico

KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik (KAE) announced the groundbreaking of a new power electronics plant in Queretaro, Mexico, on December 5, 2022. The first construction phase of 21,000 square meters will be completed in the second half of 2023. The plant will manufacture onboard chargers and other EV components, creating 750 new jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-12-14
- Where: Queretaro, Mexico
- Jobs: 750
- Starts operating: Q3 2023
- Status: under construction
- Products: onboard chargers, power electronic components for EVs
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [KOSTAL Automobil Elektrik](https://endata.com/companies/67332.md)
- [KOSTAL Group](https://endata.com/companies/19113.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [kostal.com](https://www.kostal.com/en/news/current-news/news-detail/kae-announces-new-power-electronics-plant-in-north-america/), 2022-12-14: "this investment will allow KOSTAL to efficiently serve the production operations of our customers in North America"

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