Morocco has become a key player in the global battery production market, particularly for Europe, which struggles to establish a domestic supply chain for its electric vehicles.
This development follows China’s announcement of plans to set up factories in Morocco, according to Sebastian Wolf, head of operations for Volkswagen’s battery division.
Wolf emphasized the lack of an integrated battery supply chain in Europe and added, “Let’s be honest, the build-up of the LFP battery supply chain is currently happening in Morocco, not in Europe.”
This observation highlights the significant gap in battery technology between Europe and China, fueled by government incentives from the United States and Canada.
However, Morocco offers various advantages that make it an attractive location for battery production.
The country has abundant phosphate resources, essential for LFP batteries, and is strategically located near Europe, making it ideal for supplying the European market.
Additionally, it has favorable trade agreements, increasing its attractiveness for international companies.
In the same context, a Chinese battery component manufacturer, CNGR, has partnered with a Moroccan investment fund to build a large production facility in Jorf Lasfar.
The project, worth several billion dollars, aims to produce battery materials by 2025 to address the supply chain shortage for the electric vehicle industry in Europe.
Several other Chinese companies, including BTR New Material Group in Tanger Tech and Gotion High-Tech, which plans to build a “Gigafactory” in Kénitra, are also investing in Morocco’s lithium-ion battery sector.
Morocco World News
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