Egypt has taken a new step towards localising electric vehicle manufacturing, with the production of the first locally assembled MAGE EV, under Chinese brand Dongfeng Mage, at Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company.
The Cabinet’s media centre highlighted the project in a video published on its official social media platforms. It showcased efforts to deepen local manufacturing, transfer modern technology and build a competitive automotive industry capable of meeting domestic demand and expanding into export markets.
Localising the automotive industry is a key component of Egypt’s strategy to deepen domestic manufacturing, attract investment, create jobs and support feeder industries, while increasing the added value of locally produced goods.
The government is also keen to expand the production of electric vehicles and their components, in line with the global shift towards cleaner transport, through attracting investment, transferring technology and broadening the local suppliers’ base.
The CEO of SN Automotive Yehia Abdel Halim said the MAGE EV is the first fully electric car to be assembled locally in Egypt. It is scheduled to enter the Egyptian market at a competitive price in the first quarter of 2027.
The initial planned production capacity is 3,000 cars annually, with a target of increasing output to 20,000 vehicles a year, Abdel Halim said.
Production will initially focus on meeting domestic demand, before expanding to exports to foreign markets, he added.
He explained that the project involved several stages, particularly the transfer of practical expertise, technical knowledge and modern manufacturing technology.
Meanwhile, Egypt CKD Project Manager Liu Jin said he was involved in supporting the project, overseeing battery assembly and testing in Egypt.
The project team also monitors road tests to ensure that the vehicles meet the required quality standards and Dongfeng’s specifications, he said.
Jin added that efforts are under way to transfer the company’s battery technologies and expertise to Egyptian teams, helping build local capacities in this field.
The Ministry of Industry is working to develop the strategy and expand the network of local suppliers, supporting feeder industries and increasing the participation of Egyptian companies in different stages of vehicle production, he added.
For his part, Head of Manufacturing at SN Automotive Ahmed Khairy outlined the new vehicle’s technical specifications, saying it is fully electric and equipped with a 51-kilowatt-hour battery.
The car produces 163 horsepower and 240 Newton-metres of torque, allowing it to accelerate from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds.
It has a driving range of up to 445 kilometres on a single charge under the CLTC testing standard. Its fast-charging system can recharge the battery from zero to 80 per cent in 28 minutes.
The vehicle is also equipped with several safety features, including airbags, an anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and brake assist.
The company will provide a seven-year or 300,000-kilometre warranty for the vehicle, in addition to a 10-year warranty on its battery.
