Gotion’s new factory is to be built in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra Free Trade Zone and will be the first integrated battery production facility in Africa. In the first phase, the company is planning an annual capacity of 10GWh for LFP battery cells and packs for use in electric vehicles. In the long term, the aim is to expand capacity to 100GWh.
In 2024, Gotion signed an investment agreement with the Moroccan government for the battery cell factory. Gotion Power Morocco, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gotion, will take the lead on the project. At the time, an initial annual capacity of 20GWh was mentioned. The African Development Bank now states in its press release that the initial capacity will be 10GWh, but confirms a possible later expansion to 100GWh. No details regarding the timetable have been provided.
In addition to the €100 million loan, the bank plans to mobilise further funds from financial partners to support the implementation of this strategic project. The figure being discussed is up to €141 million.
This news is particularly significant for the African continent. A battery plant in neighbouring Morocco could also be a strategic asset for electric vehicle production in southern Europe, particularly within the Spanish cluster.
