The construction of the first ever Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly Facility in Abu Dhabi is set to commence soon. This is in light of an agreement signed between KIZAD or the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi and NWTN, a green mobility technology company based in the UAE.
As per the agreement, NWTN will operate the manufacturing, research, and development facility. Spans a total area of 25,000 meters squared, the facility will feature vehicle testing and logistics. The first phase aims to have an annual capacity that ranges from 5,000 to 10,000 units. These will be semi-knocked-down (SDK) electric vehicle units.
The second phase on the other hand will introduce an array of new models of electric vehicles. Additionally, the second phase will aim to expand its capacity to a total of 50,000 units, annually.
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Significance of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly Facility in Abu Dhabi
A part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones commented on the project. KIZAD said that the Electric Vehicle (EV) Assembly Facility in Abu Dhabi is the first of its kind in the region. Furthermore, the project aligns well with the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative.
Moreover, the project follows recent regulatory updates by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE). The updates, which are a part of Abu Dabi’s Low Emission Vehicle Strategy, aim to accelerate the development of electric vehicle infrastructure.
The Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group also spoke about the project. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi stated that the firm is more than committed to driving sustainable manufacturing.
He further added that the partnership for the project supports their wise leadership vision towards advancing industrial competitiveness while ensuring the protection of the environment. Most importantly, attracting manufacturers of electric vehicles to Abu Dhabi will play an essential role in enabling its economic vision.
