Poland Autonomous Vehicle Testing Infrastructure Development Feasibility Study with Automotive Innovation Outlook

Executive Viability Abstract

Feasibility study for establishing a premier Autonomous Vehicle (AV) testing hub in Poland, leveraging the nation's robust automotive manufacturing sector and the growing presence of R&D centers in the CEE region. The project focuses on creating a multi-modal testing environment integrated with 5G V2X infrastructure to serve European OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

## Market Analysis Poland is the second-largest automotive producer in Central and Eastern Europe. The shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and Level 3+ autonomy has created an urgent need for specialized testing facilities. Currently, Polish engineering centers for companies like Aptiv, Stellantis, and ZF lack localized high-speed AV proving grounds, often outsourcing tests to Germany or Spain. The project targets a 15% capture of the regional AV R&D market within five years. ## Technical Feasibility The study identifies the Upper Silesian Industrial Region as the optimal location due to topography and existing industrial infrastructure. Technical requirements include the deployment of a private 5G network, DSRC/C-V2X communication towers, and a Digital Twin of the facility for hybrid simulation. The project is technically viable but requires significant investment in 'Edge-to-Cloud' data processing capabilities to handle the terabytes of sensor data generated per test hour. ## Financial Projections Estimated total Capex is €92 million. Revenue will be driven by tiered subscription models for long-term OEM partners and hourly 'pay-per-test' tracks for startups. Additional revenue streams include data storage, cybersecurity certification, and public-private partnership (PPP) grants from the EU’s European Regional Development Fund. ## Risk Assessment The primary hurdles are the slow pace of Polish legislative updates regarding Level 4 autonomy on public roads and competition from established facilities like the ZalaZONE in Hungary. Mitigation strategies involve securing a 'Regulatory Sandbox' status from the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure.