Shanghai Jinxiu Shanhe Automotive Technology, a Chinese high-tech company specializing in smart, lightweight electric commercial vehicles, has signed an agreement to export 500 electric commercial vehicles to Morocco, the official portal of the Jiading District People's Government in Shanghai reported earlier this week. This delivery marks the first phase of a larger 20,000-unit order, announced during a ceremony at Jiading's «New Energy Export Valley». At the same time, the company and its Moroccan partner signed a strategic agreement to build a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly plant in Morocco. A facility where vehicles are shipped in parts, fully disassembled, and then assembled locally in the destination country. «This order's successful execution confirms the outstanding overall competitiveness of our products and their alignment with international market demand», said Chen Kuo, Chairman of Jinxiu Shanhe Automotive. He noted that the vehicles are EU-certified, mass-produced models that meet international standards and «are well-suited for Morocco's diverse use cases, from short-haul logistics to urban commuting». The imported vehicles will be adapted to Morocco and North Africa's road and climate conditions, while the CKD plant will shift production from «whole vehicle export» to «local assembly». Chen emphasized that this transition will «significantly reduce tariffs and cross-border transportation costs, strengthen price competitiveness, create local jobs, and drive technological upgrading». «This cooperation is another landmark achievement in the Export Valley's efforts to bring new energy industries overseas», said Wang Taiying, head of the New Energy Export Valley, underscoring its role in connecting resources, market insights, and cross-border services to support Jinxiu Shanhe's entry into the region.
