EV assembly facility

Under the agreement, NWTN plans to initially operate a 25,000m² manufacturing, research and development, vehicle testing and logistics facility constructed by KIZAD with an annual capacity of 5,000 to 10,000 units for the assembly of semi-knocked-down EVs.

In phase two, NWTN plans to introduce several new EV models and expand capacity to 50,000 units per year.

The announcement follows a push by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy to accelerate the development of EV infrastructure as part of Abu Dhabi’s Low Emission Vehicle Strategy.

“Attracting electric vehicle manufacturers to Abu Dhabi will play a significant role in enabling the economic vision of Abu Dhabi and is aligned with the recently announced Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy,” said Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director & group chief executive, AD Ports Group.

With its new facility in KIZAD, NWTN will benefit from proximity to AD Ports Group’s automobile business ecosystem, which includes existing and upcoming projects such as the region’s first lithium production facility by Lepidico, the Regional Auto Hub – Abu Dhabi and the Khalifa Port Auto Terminal.

“The strategic location, with direct access to regional and global markets and proximity to world-class manufacturing infrastructure in KIZAD will allow NWTN to enhance its operations long-term and increase our export potential,” said Alan Wu, chairman & chief executive, NWTN.