Kizad, part of AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones, has signed a lease agreement with NWTN to establish an Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly facility in Abu Dhabi to serve the growing demand for sustainable transport options.

Set for completion in Q4 2022, the facility can assemble 10,000 EVs per year for the UAE and wider regional market.

Officials at the signing ceremony in Kizad to mark the occasion

Under the agreement, NWTN plans to initially operate a 25,000 sq m manufacturing, research and development, vehicle testing and logistics facility constructed by Kizad with an annual capacity of 5,000-10,000 units for the assembly of semi-knocked-down (SKD) EVs. In phase two, NWTN plans to introduce several new EV models and expand capacity to 50,000 units annually.

AI TECHNOLOGIES

Founded in 2016, green mobility technology company NWTN has its headquarters in the UAE and aims to produce Smart Passenger Vehicles (SPV) that deploy AI technologies and personalised passenger experiences.

Set to be the first assembly facility for EVs in Abu Dhabi, the announcement follows recent regulatory updates by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) that seek to accelerate the development of EV infrastructure as part of Abu Dhabi’s Low Emission Vehicle Strategy.

NET-ZERO

The new production facility is also well aligned with UAE Net-Zero by 2050 agenda as it will strengthen industry expertise and increase the availability of low-emission vehicles in UAE.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director & Group CEO, AD Ports Group, said: “AD Ports Group is committed to driving sustainable manufacturing, and this key strategic partnership in Kizad will support our wise leadership’s vision to advance industrial competitiveness while protecting the environment.

“Attracting EV 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. We are pleased to welcome NWTN into our ecosystem at AD Ports Group and to facilitate their contribution to a cleaner environment for communities and for future generations.”

BROADER STRATEGY

Alan Wu, Chairman & CEO, NWTN, said: “NWTN’s partnership with AD Ports Group’s Kizad forms a cornerstone of our broader worldwide growth strategy by enabling us to efficiently service a wider range of consumers both in the Middle East and the wider Northern Africa and European markets.”