Charged EVs | Gotion and partners launch Europe-Africa electric logistics corridor
China-headquartered battery manufacturer Gotion has partnered with Green Power Morocco (GPM) and Chery Heavy Trucks to develop a heavy-duty electric logistics corridor between Morocco and France, advancing low-emission cross-continental freight transport.
The 2,000-km route, which runs from Agadir (southern Morocco) through the Port of Tangier to Perpignan (southern France), is currently traveled by some 2,000 heavy trucks daily. The partners will phase in electric trucks and supporting charging infrastructure along this key trade artery.
Gotion and GPM will form a joint venture to manage electric fleets, battery-swapping stations, smart dispatching and energy storage. Initial deployment plans include 100 heavy-duty electric trucks equipped with Gotion battery systems. Chery will bring commercial vehicle engineering and manufacturing capabilities to the table.
A battery-swapping solution is under development to minimize downtime and improve operational efficiency for heavy-duty trucks, supported by work on battery standardization and lifecycle management.
The project combines electrification, energy infrastructure, and digital logistics to create a scalable model for reducing freight emissions.
“This cooperation combines Gotion’s battery technology with Chery’s manufacturing to tailor electric logistics solutions for regional needs,” said Phil Jenkins, CEO of GPM Holding. “Morocco’s logistics sector holds strong long-term potential.”
Source: Gotion High-Tech
