SN Automotive to Launch Egypt’s First Fully Locally Assembled Electric Car in Q3 2026
SN Automotive is stepping up preparations to launch what it describes as the first fully locally assembled electric vehicle in Egypt and the Middle East during the third quarter of 2026.
The vehicle is being manufactured at the facilities of the state-owned El Nasr Automotive Manufacturing Company in Helwan, as part of a strategic partnership aimed at supporting Egypt’s automotive localization plans and expanding domestic production of clean-energy vehicles.
Details of the upcoming launch were presented during an extended visit by Dr. Hussein Eissa, Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, to El Nasr Automotive’s factories.
During the visit, Eissa met with Yehia Abdel Halim, CEO of SN Automotive, alongside senior executives from the company. The meeting was also attended by Mohamed El-Saadawy, Chairman of the Holding Company for Metallurgical Industries, and Nabil Hammad, CEO of El Nasr Automotive.
Abdel Halim outlined the latest technical and operational preparations for the vehicle’s market debut, confirming that its official launch is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.
SN Automotive was established through a strategic partnership between El Safy Group and El Nasr Automotive, bringing together private-sector investment and expertise with the manufacturing assets and industrial experience of one of Egypt’s major state-owned automotive companies.
The partnership seeks to develop a new model for vehicle manufacturing in Egypt by maximizing the use of existing production facilities, transferring advanced technology, and supporting the country’s efforts to build a competitive and sustainable automotive industry.
Abdel Halim said the company is putting the final touches on an advanced electric vehicle designed to meet the expectations of Egyptian consumers in terms of quality, efficiency, and lower operating costs.
“The coming period will bring unprecedented and positive developments for Egyptian consumers,” he said, adding that locally manufactured electric vehicles could become one of the most important achievements of Egypt’s national automotive industry.
He noted that SN Automotive has developed an integrated plan to promote the wider adoption of electric vehicles in Egypt, highlighting their potential benefits for consumers, the environment, and the national economy.
The company also aims to encourage a shift in consumer perceptions of electric mobility by presenting electric vehicles as a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly option for the future.
The project comes as Egypt seeks to increase the share of locally produced automotive components, reduce its reliance on vehicle imports, and attract further investment into electric mobility and clean-technology manufacturing.
At the conclusion of the visit, Eissa praised the skills and capabilities of Egyptian workers, describing local human capital as a key pillar of the country’s industrial modernization plans.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the investment environment and supporting partnerships capable of positioning Egypt as a regional center for clean-technology manufacturing.