Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) has signed a cooperation agreement with BME, an Egyptian battery manufacturer, to support battery pack assembly and production in Egypt. The agreement is intended to help expand local battery manufacturing capabilities through a combination of cell supply, technology transfer, and production support.
Under the arrangement, BME plans to source battery cells from CATL, while CATL will provide battery pack technology licensing, production equipment, and technical training. This support is expected to enable BME to assemble and produce battery packs locally in Egypt, strengthening the country’s battery value chain and industrial capabilities.
The planned battery pack facility will be fully funded and developed by BME. It is expected to begin with an annual production capacity of 1 GWh and will initially focus on battery packs for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. BME has also outlined a long-term expansion plan that would increase annual capacity to 5 GWh and broaden its product range to include passenger vehicle battery packs and energy storage systems for solar and wind power applications.
BME was jointly established by MCV, an Egyptian commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Auto D, an automotive industry solutions provider. Through its partnership with CATL, BME plans to supply battery packs directly to local automakers in Egypt.
The collaboration reflects CATL’s broader effort to work with international partners to apply its battery technologies, manufacturing experience, and partnership model in additional markets. The company said these efforts are aimed at supporting the growth of localized battery value chains and the wider adoption of electrification solutions.
Source: CATL
