Rabat – The Renault factory in Tangier celebrated on Friday the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, the first fully electric four-wheeled vehicle made in Morocco.
The car is part of a newer category of small electric vehicles designed for city driving. A communication system developed by engineers in Morocco has been integrated into the vehicle, which is mainly intended for export to European markets.
It was designed and assembled entirely by Moroccan talent, with engineering and production teams receiving over 8,000 hours of training in new skills related to electric mobility.
The launch event saw the participation of Morocco’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, CEO of Mobilize Gianluca De Ficchy, and General Manager of Renault Group Morocco Mohamed Bachiri.
Also present at the event was the President of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region Omar Moro, Tangier Med CEO Mehdi Tazi Riffi, and other local officials and business leaders.
The Mobilize DUO, fully electric and designed for city transport, is being built at a new assembly line inside the Tangier factory, which can produce up to 17,000 units per year. The line was specifically designed for fully electric vehicles and uses more advanced technology to meet these requirements.
This project also allowed for the inclusion of a new group of Moroccan suppliers that specialize in electric vehicle components, helping them grow and boosting the local auto industry.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mezzour said the factory, “a leader in carbon neutrality and operational excellence, shows our shared commitment to developing Morocco’s ability to innovate and adapt.”
“We are proud to witness the production of the 2,000th Mobilize DUO, the first 100% electric car made at Renault Tangier,” the minister said. He also commended Renault’s progress, especially its integration of new suppliers, saying it strengthens Morocco’s role as a strategic hub for electric mobility.
Gianluca De Ficchy, CEO of Mobilize, said that his company aims to remove the barriers to electric mobility by offering financing, charging, and transport solutions that are accessible to all. “The DUO is a result of our efforts to create urban transport that is safer, smarter, and more sustainable,” he added.
Meanwhile, Renault Morocco’s head, Mohamed Bachiri, said that the DUO project reflects the group’s ongoing trust in the Moroccan industrial platform. The project is part of the broader momentum behind the Made in Morocco label, he stressed.
