On February 18, 2025, Morocco became the main attraction during the Middle East & Africa EV & Mobility Show in Shanghai, China to demonstrate its quick progress in electric vehicle (EV) technology.
Lead automotive companies together with regional trade councils participated at this event which allowed Morocco to showcase its important role in the developing EV market landscape.
During his address to the audience Radouane Chaouki presented Morocco’s strategic initiatives led by King Mohammed VI to the attendees. During the last twenty years Morocco has risen to become a leading automotive center featuring advanced facilities and industrial capabilities which make it competitive at a global level.
The achievements in manufacturing now make Morocco the primary automotive passenger vehicle manufacturer in Africa while simultaneously establishing itself as a notable exporter to European territories.
Sustainability stands as an essential pillar for the Moroccan automotive strategy. For 2022 the percentage of renewable energy sources in the country reached 41% before the nation aims to reach 64% renewable energy by 2030. Clean electricity supplied for automotive manufacturing stems from the Noor Ouarzazate Complex which stands as the largest solar farm in the world.
The automotive sector of Morocco shows strong growth as more than 250 suppliers operate within its boundaries while the local supplier involvement exceeds 65 percent.
The domestic vehicle production capacity of the nation surpasses one million units per year while domestic car makers produce nine different models. The automotive industry achieved $10 billion worth of exports in 2019 which turned it into Morocco’s leading export sector while making the nation the biggest non-EU automobile exporter to Europe.
The nation has started investing in the EV sector to match global trends. The nation builds an advanced battery production structure through its abundant mineral deposits which include both the largest phosphate reserves together with substantial cobalt deposits and manganese reserves and copper mines. EV manufacturing requires these resources to make Morocco a prime location for investors who want to build parts of the EV supply chain.
The 2016 strategic cooperation agreement between Morocco and China enabled an enhancement of their collaboration efforts within the automotive sector. Chinese businesses operating in Morocco have established operations dedicated to battery technology production and EV component assembly together with plant production facilities.
The partnership intends to advance scientific research while enabling technological exchanges and new joint business projects to boost the electric vehicle industry throughout both countries.
The Industrial Acceleration Plan of Morocco introduces its vision for the future with specific goals aimed at achieving rapid industrial development. Morocco projects to achieve its automotive industry targets through producing a million vehicles yearly together with 80% local integration and 100,000 job creation while executing import substitution which will amount to $3.4 billion before 2030.
The country demonstrates its commitment to building a sustainable automotive sector which competes at the global level through these set targets.
At the Middle East & Africa EV & Mobility Show in Shanghai Morocco displayed its strategic objectives and active approach towards the electric vehicle sector. The unique business strengths of Morocco along with international cooperation positions the country to become a leading actor in worldwide electric vehicle market developments.
