Mansour Automotive Group is on track to complete the construction of its new “MAC for Transport Vehicles Manufacturing” plant in 6th of October City by the first quarter of 2027. The plant will focus on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. This project was discussed during a meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Mansour Group officials in the New Administrative Capital. The meeting reviewed the project’s progress and its potential impact on the Egyptian automotive industry.
Mansour Group Chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour stated that the factory aims to meet the Egyptian market’s demand for EVs and will create thousands of jobs. He noted that significant progress has been made since construction began in late 2025. The facility will utilise advanced, eco-friendly technologies to support industry localisation. It is positioned to become a major automotive facility in the region and Africa, contributing to the growth of the local automotive sector.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly highlighted the National Automotive Industry Development Programme. He affirmed the government’s support for the sector and its supply chain as part of a state plan to localise manufacturing, transfer technology, and attract foreign direct investment. The government’s support is crucial for the project’s success and its contribution to the national economy.
Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem said expanding the manufacturing of EVs, batteries, and related components is an industrial priority for the upcoming period. The expansion aims to meet growing domestic demand while aligning with the state’s strategy to increase reliance on environmentally friendly transportation. This aligns with Egypt’s vision to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable development.
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid affirmed his ministry’s readiness to provide the necessary support and facilitate procedures to ensure the project’s completion. Mansour thanked the government for its support of the industrial sector, praising President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s vision for achieving development across industrial sectors under Egypt Vision 2030. The government’s support is essential for overcoming regional and international challenges.
The meeting was also attended by Mansour Automotive CEO Ankush Arora, Man Capital Strategic Advisor Oliver Dowden, and other company officials. The project’s progress and its potential impact on the Egyptian economy were discussed in detail. The plant’s completion is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy and the automotive industry as a whole.
The new electric vehicle plant in 6th of October City is a significant project that aligns with Egypt’s strategy to promote sustainable development and reduce its carbon footprint. The plant’s completion is expected to create thousands of jobs and contribute to the growth of the local automotive sector. Key stakeholders are working together to ensure the project’s success and its contribution to the national economy.
Key points
- Mansour Group aims to complete the construction of its electric vehicle plant in 6th of October City by Q1 2027.
- The plant will focus on the production of electric vehicles (EVs) and their components, creating thousands of jobs.
- The project aligns with Egypt’s strategy to promote sustainable development and reduce its carbon footprint.
