Morocco targets 53% surge in electric vehicle output by end of 2025

EV sector expansion part of broader strategy to offset declining European demand

RABAT, Morocco (MNTV) — Morocco plans to ramp up its electric vehicle (EV) production by 53% by the close of 2025, aiming to manufacture a total of 107,000 units, according to Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour. 

The EV production boost is a key element in Morocco’s broader strategy to diversify its export destinations and reduce dependency on European markets, which have shown signs of slowing demand.

Morocco’s automotive industry, the country’s top export sector, currently has an annual output capacity of 700,000 vehicles, with plans to increase that figure to one million units before the end of this year. 

While the European Union remains the primary destination for Moroccan car exports, recent figures highlight a downturn in demand.

During the first four months of 2025, automotive exports declined by 7%, generating approximately 49 billion dirhams, according to the Foreign Exchange Office. 

This drop has contributed to a rise in the national trade deficit, which widened by 22.8% to reach 108.9 billion dirhams.

Minister Mezzour characterized the export dip as temporary and emphasized ongoing efforts to diversify Morocco’s automotive markets. 

The Kingdom currently exports vehicles to 70 countries and aims to extend that reach to 100 markets in the coming years.

Global trends also support Morocco’s strategic pivot toward EV production. Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) indicates a decline in sales of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles, while electric cars now account for 15.2% of the European market.

The push to expand EV manufacturing is expected to reinforce Morocco’s role as a competitive automotive hub, leveraging its industrial base and global partnerships to align with shifting market dynamics and sustainability goals.