Gotion High-Tech, Green Power Morocco (GPM), and Chery Heavy Trucks have signed an agreement to establish a 2,000km electric logistics corridor connecting Morocco and France.
According to a statement from the partners, the route will run from Agadir in southern Morocco through the Port of Tangier Med to Perpignan in southern France. The corridor currently handles approximately 2,000 heavy trucks daily.
The partnership plans to replace Internal Combustion Engine vehicles with electric trucks and install supporting infrastructure to lower emissions along this important trade route.
Gotion and GPM will establish a joint venture to oversee fleet management, smart dispatching, and energy storage.
To maintain operational efficiency, the project will implement battery-swapping technology. This allows trucks to replace empty batteries with charged ones in under five minutes, avoiding the significant downtime required by standard charging stations, the companies stated.
The project is a step toward expanding battery applications in freight and supports practical, scalable solutions for the region, said Li Zhen, chairman of Gotion High-Tech.
The initial phase involves 100 heavy-duty trucks using Gotion battery systems, with Chery handling vehicle engineering.
Morocco's logistics sector holds strong long-term potential for these tailored electric solutions, according to Phil Jenkins, CEO of GPM Holding.
The statement said the project provides a framework for digital logistics and energy infrastructure, demonstrating how battery-swapping and smart grid management can be applied to cross-border trade.
Consequently, the group believes this model could be adapted for other trade corridors within the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The initiative is closely linked to Gotion’s $1.3 billion battery giga-factory in Kenitra, which will provide the lithium-iron-phosphate cells required for the fleet.
By integrating local manufacturing with cross-border logistics, Morocco is positioning itself as a central hub for the green energy transition between Africa and Europe, the partners noted.
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