Morocco to boost electric vehicle output by 53% in 2025

Morocco is preparing to scale up its electric vehicle production capacity by 53% by the end of 2025.

Minister of Industry Ryad Mezzour confirmed the objective on Tuesday, stating that national output should reach 107,000 electric vehicles next year. The country’s total automotive production currently stands at 700,000 vehicles. That figure is expected to hit one million by the end of 2025.

A key pillar of Morocco’s economy

The automotive industry remains Morocco’s top export sector. According to the Ministry of Industry, it plays a central role in the country’s industrial development strategy and job creation policy.

Between 2014 and 2018, the sector generated over 116,000 jobs. By 2019, employment tied to the automotive industry had surpassed 220,000. Morocco now hosts more than 250 active firms in the field.

Global players including Renault, Peugeot, and Yazaki have established production sites across the country. Morocco also holds the title of Africa’s leading vehicle manufacturer.

The Ministry describes the industry as “strategic,” noting that it has recorded double-digit growth rates since the early 2000s. That trend aligns with sustained efforts to position Morocco as a regional manufacturing hub.

Export performance and challenges

Data from the Moroccan Exchange Office shows that automotive exports totaled MAD 49 billion ($5.4 billion) by April 2025. This represents a decline of MAD 3.67 billion ($399 million) or 7% compared to the previous year.

The vehicle construction segment dropped to MAD 17.84 billion ($1.9 billion), down from MAD 22.88 billion. Exports of exterior components also decreased to MAD 1.17 billion, reflecting a 10.1% fall.

However, some sub-sectors are expanding. Exports of interior vehicle parts and seats climbed 10.3%, reaching MAD 3.34 billion. Automotive wiring rose 1.7%, totaling MAD 18.93 billion.

Tensions with the European Union

The European Commission announced in March that it would impose countervailing duties on Moroccan aluminum road wheels. The move aims to protect 16,600 jobs within the EU from what the bloc described as unfair trade practices.

Morocco criticized the decision and warned against what it called a “selective logic.” The government declared that it is reviewing all options and may take appropriate measures in response.

Officials stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced partnership with the EU, asserting that cooperation should be based on mutual respect rather than unequal treatment.