Move over, gas guzzlers! Egypt’s streets are buzzing with a new wave of sleek, affordable electric vehicles (EVs) from China, and drivers like Cairo-based EV seller Poula Mounir are here for it. After years behind the wheel of a gasoline car, Mounir switched to a BYD Song L SUV, calling it a game-changer: 'The tech and battery quality stand out—plus, I’m saving big on costs!'
Data backs the trend: Over 1,419 EVs were licensed in Egypt in Q1 2024 alone—nearly a third of all EVs registered since 2021. BYD ranks as the second most-sold brand, with models from Geely, ZEEKR, and NIO also gaining traction. 'People want quality without breaking the bank,' says Tamer Sabry, a Cairo EV dealer. 'Chinese brands deliver both.'
Experts say China’s EV prowess is reshaping Egypt’s auto scene. Osama Aboul-Magd of the Egyptian Automotive Dealers Association praised Chinese innovation: 'They’ve pushed the industry to new horizons.' With talks of future collaborations to localize EV production in Egypt, this eco-friendly revolution is just getting started.
