The Egyptian market has seen an influx of electric vehicles from European brands, with seven models currently available. Despite Chinese companies dominating the electric car industry, European brands continue to offer advanced electric models. These models cater to various segments and offer competitive pricing.
Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely, offers the #1 electric car in Egypt, with four trim levels. The base three trims come with a rear motor producing 272 horsepower and 343 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. The top-of-the-line Brabus trim features two motors, generating a combined 428 horsepower and 543 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz offers the CLA 250+ electric car in Egypt, powered by a rear motor producing 272 horsepower and 335 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds and has a top speed of 210 km/h. The car features an 85 kWh battery, providing a range of 675-792 km. It supports 22 kW AC charging and 320 kW DC fast charging, allowing it to charge from 0-100% in 4.5 hours and 10-80% in 22 minutes.
Smart also offers the #3 electric car in Egypt, available in three trims: Pro+, Premium, and Brabus. The base two trims feature a rear motor producing 272 horsepower, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds. The Brabus trim has an all-wheel-drive system, producing 428 horsepower and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The car features a 66 kWh battery, with ranges of 434-455 km.
Volvo's EX30 is available in Egypt in three trims: Single Motor Plus, Single Motor Ultra, and Twin Ultra Performance. The base two trims feature a rear motor producing 272 horsepower, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5.35 seconds. The top trim has two motors, producing 428 horsepower and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.65 seconds. The car features a 69 kWh battery, with ranges of up to 476 km.
Smart's #5 electric car is also available in Egypt, offering a larger SUV model. The base Pro+ trim starts at 2.2 million EGP, while the Premium trim costs 2.55 million EGP, and the Brabus trim costs 2.75 million EGP. The base two trims feature a rear motor producing 358 horsepower, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 5 seconds. The Brabus trim has an all-wheel-drive system, producing 637 horsepower and accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds.
Other European electric cars available in Egypt include the Mercedes-Benz EQA, priced at 3.4 million EGP, and the BMW iX1 eDrive20 M Sport, priced at 3.8 million EGP. The EQA features a front motor producing 190 horsepower and has a range of up to 563 km. The iX1 features a front motor producing 204 horsepower and has a range of 430-474 km.
Key points
- European electric cars are now available in Egypt, with prices starting from around 1.5 million EGP.
- The available models include the Smart #1, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+, and Volvo EX30.
- The cars offer competitive pricing and advanced features, catering to various segments in the Egyptian market.
