China's Gotion High-Tech plans a large-scale battery complex in Kenitra, Morocco, billed as Africa's first battery gigafactory. With an initial 20 GWh phase targeted for late 2026 and a path to 100 GWh, the project is aimed squarely at European demand. . A Chinese-Moroccan joint venture, Cobco, announced on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, the inauguration of a new factory in Morocco for electric car battery components. This marks a significant step for the North African country, being the first of its kind in the region. Cobco is a partnership between Al. . In recent years, LFP batteries have gained significant traction in the Chinese market, with the current market penetration reaching 70%. Morocco is the world's largest holder of phosphate reserves, with its largest city, Casablanca, being the world's largest phosphate export port. The move fits Beijing's push to seed overseas. . Doha – Morocco has become a prime destination for large-scale Chinese investments in electric vehicle battery production, raising questions about whether this represents a genuine opportunity for industrialization or simply makes the country a pawn in the geopolitical rivalry between China and the. . Aerial view of the new Sino-Moroccan company COBCO that began production on June 25, 2025 at a plant for lithium-ion battery components in Jorf Lasfar, 125 kilometers south of Casablanca. Image via COBCO. The Volkswagen-partnered company has signed an investment agreement with the Moroccan government to build the gigafactory for 12. 8 billion dirhams ($1. 3 billion) the prime minister's office confirmed on. .
