SN Automotive Prepares to Launch First Fully Locally Assembled Electric Car in Egypt

Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Hussein Issa, paid an extensive visit to the historic Nasr Automotive Company factories in Helwan, where he met with Yehia Abdel Halim, CEO of SN Automotive, and several company leaders. The visit aimed to review the latest developments in the electric vehicle manufacturing sector and the company's preparations for a landmark launch.

Local Manufacturing Plan for Electric Vehicles

During the visit, attended by Mohamed El-Saadawi, Chairman of the Metallurgical Industries Holding Company, and Nabil Hammad, CEO of Nasr Automotive Company, Issa listened to SN Automotive's detailed plan for launching the first fully locally assembled electric car in Egypt and the Middle East. The vehicle is being manufactured inside the Nasr Automotive factory, representing a qualitative leap in the local electric vehicle manufacturing sector.

Official Launch Date Revealed

Yehia Abdel Halim, CEO of SN Automotive, provided a comprehensive explanation of the technical details related to the final preparations, revealing that the official launch date for the new electric car has been set for the third quarter of 2026. Abdel Halim confirmed that the company is putting the finishing touches on a product designed to meet Egyptian consumers' expectations in terms of quality, efficiency, and economical operation.

Government Support and National Industry

Abdel Halim expressed his appreciation for the continuous government support in developing the national industry and building a strong competitive base, noting that expanding electric vehicle production reflects a forward-looking vision aligned with global transformations. He stated: "The coming period will witness pleasant and unprecedented surprises for the Egyptian consumer," emphasizing that local manufacturing of electric cars will be one of the most prominent achievements of the Egyptian state in the coming phase.

Environmental and Economic Goals

Abdel Halim explained that SN Automotive has an integrated work plan to achieve widespread adoption of electric vehicles in Egypt, highlighting the numerous benefits for the market, consumers, environment, and national economy. He affirmed that the company aims to change the Egyptian consumer's perception towards relying on electric vehicles as the economical and environmentally clean future choice, thereby strengthening the "Made in Egypt" brand.

Praise for Egyptian Expertise

The Deputy Prime Minister concluded his tour by praising the Egyptian human element, which he described as the backbone of development and modernization plans. He affirmed the government's continued efforts to create a favorable investment climate and support ambitious partnerships, such as the SN Automotive project, which positions Egypt among the leading countries in modern automotive technology manufacturing.