Gotion Power Morocco, a subsidiary of China’s Gotion High-Tech, has officially launched the construction of its first electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing base in the Kenitra Atlantic Free Zone. The move marks a major step in establishing Morocco as a key hub for energy storage and EV supply chains in Africa.
The new factory, with an initial investment of $1.3 billion, is expected to have a production capacity of 20 GWh in its first phase. According to company representatives, construction is now underway, and mass production is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026. The plant will manufacture power battery cells as well as upstream materials such as cathodes and anodes, primarily for export to Europe.
The project is part of a broader investment agreement signed between Gotion and the Moroccan government in June 2024, which outlines plans for up to $6.5 billion in total investment. The facility could potentially expand to 40 GWh or more, depending on future market demand.
Strategically located near major automotive manufacturers such as Stellantis and Renault, the plant benefits from Morocco’s growing EV ecosystem, advanced port infrastructure, and favorable trade agreements with both the EU and the U.S. Gotion’s presence is expected to significantly enhance Morocco’s role in the global battery supply chain.
The launch of this project comes amid a wave of Chinese investments in Morocco’s EV industry. Other players like Hailiang, Shinzoom, BTR, and CNGR have also committed to building facilities for copper foil, anodes, and cathode materials. These developments are part of Morocco’s national strategy to accelerate green mobility and strengthen its industrial base.
As the first gigafactory of its kind on the African continent, Gotion’s plant in Kenitra signals a new era for Morocco’s industrial landscape and positions the country as a competitive player in the global transition to clean energy.