United Kingdom:
Electrification Manufacturers
Beyond the European Union and United Kingdom, several non-EU European countries play critical roles in the continent’s electrification value chain. Nations such as Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey drive progress in EV adoption, component manufacturing, and renewable integration. These markets maintain bilateral trade agreements with the EU and leverage their energy resources, industrial expertise, and strategic locations to strengthen regional resilience.
This page highlights the leading non-EU European manufacturers and summarizes the regional policy mechanisms supporting electrification across the continent’s periphery.
Major Non-EU Electrification Manufacturers (A–Z)
Key manufacturers and industrial entities located in non-EU European nations with active involvement in EV, energy storage, industrial electrification, or autonomy development.
| Manufacturer / Group | Country | Sector | Status | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freyr Battery | Norway | battery cells | Under construction | Building the Giga Arctic plant in Mo i Rana; semi-solid cell technology supported by renewable hydropower. |
| Hydro Aluminium | Norway | lightweight materials | Operational | Produces low-carbon aluminium for EV structures and battery housings using hydropower-based smelting. |
| Nel ASA | Norway | hydrogen, electrolyzers | Operational / expansion | Global supplier of PEM and alkaline electrolyzers for green hydrogen and power-to-X systems. |
| Scania (Nordic Operations) | Sweden / Norway | EV trucks, industrial | Operational | Developing heavy-duty battery-electric trucks with renewable energy-powered logistics in Scandinavia. |
| ABB Switzerland | Switzerland | EVSE, industrial electrification | Operational | Global leader in DC fast charging, grid automation, and industrial power electronics for electrification projects. |
| Stadler Rail | Switzerland | electric rail, battery trains | Operational | Manufactures hybrid and fully electric trains with battery modules for low-emission regional networks. |
| Togg (Türkiye Elektrikli Otomobil Girisimi) | Turkey | EV manufacturing | Operational | National EV manufacturer producing the T10X SUV; part of Turkey’s push toward clean mobility independence. |
| Vestel Elektronik | Turkey | EVSE, electronics | Operational | Manufactures EV chargers, power electronics, and battery systems exported to EU and MEA markets. |
| Skeleton Technologies | Estonia | ultracapacitors, hybrid storage | Operational / expansion | Pioneer in graphene-based ultracapacitors and hybrid energy modules for transport and grid applications. |
| Energix Renewable Energy Europe | Serbia / Balkans | renewables, storage | Under development | Regional developer integrating solar farms with BESS in Southeastern Europe. |
| Össur | Iceland | industrial robotics, mobility systems | Operational | Advances electrified prosthetics and actuators; part of Iceland’s broader renewable-powered industry ecosystem. |
Regional Policy and Integration Frameworks
While each non-EU nation manages its own industrial and energy policy, several mechanisms tie them into Europe’s larger electrification network.
- EEA / EFTA Agreements: Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein align with EU market rules, including battery and emissions legislation.
- Customs Union with EU (Turkey): Enables tariff-free automotive and component trade for EVs and parts meeting EU standards.
- Nordic Energy Cooperation: Coordinates cross-border hydropower, wind, and grid-balancing projects across Scandinavia.
- Green Industry Incentives (Switzerland, Norway): Subsidies and carbon pricing driving industrial electrification and clean mobility adoption.
- Hydrogen Valleys: Emerging in Norway, Iceland, and Turkey as regional hydrogen production and export hubs.
Cross-Regional Interconnectivity
Non-EU European industries frequently supply or collaborate with EU and UK manufacturers under strategic sourcing agreements.
- Battery precursor materials exported from Norway and Turkey to EU cell plants.
- Swiss and Nordic grid technology providers supporting EU and UK energy infrastructure.
- Maritime electrification networks linking Nordic ports with EU shipping routes.
- Trans-European transport corridors integrating Turkish EV exports to the EU market.