Gotion Power Morocco which is a subsidiary of Sino-Europe electric vehicle battery maker Gotion High Tech, is expected to kick off Morocco’s Gotion Gigafactory Construction Project in the north African country “within days.” This was revealed by the company’s Morrocan head Khalid Qalam on Wednesday.

Gotion High Tech had already signed an investment deal with the Moroccan government in June 2024. The company will set up the first gigafactory in Africa near Kenitra, northwestern Morocco. Additionally, the project is expected to cost a total investment of $6.5 billion.

Project name: Gotion Power Morocco Gigafactory.

Location: Kenitra, Morocco (northwestern Morocco).

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Production start date: Expected to begin production in the third quarter of 2026

Power supply: The gigafactory will be powered by a dedicated 500MW wind power plant with a 2,000MWh energy storage facility, developed in partnership with Saudi energy giant ACWA Power. This $800 million project aligns with Morocco’s renewable energy targets.

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The investment of the company is spurred by government incentives. Additionally, it is in line with Morocco’s aim that foresees the country to expand and adapt its automotive sector.

Furthermore, Qalam told an industry conference in Rabat the groundwork for the factory project had been completed. The first production of the factory is expected in the third quarter of 2026.

The first phase of the project is expected to cost of $1.3 billion. Also, as for the capacity, the plant would have 20 gigawatt capacity. He also added that the company had agreed with the Moroccan government to increase the capacity of the factory to 40GW in the second phase. However, he did not give a timeline.

Other than batteries, the plant will also produce cathodes and anodes. According to Qalam, these will be exported in bulk to Europe.

“In fact, we have already gotten orders from several European car manufacturers,” Qalam stated.

Lastly, the geographic location of Morocco is close to Europe. This therefore and its makes it an attractive destination to Chinese EV battery makers.

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