First electric cars designed for Gulf to be built in Qatar
Qatar’s first electric vehicle factory is to build cars specifically designed for conditions in the Gulf. The UK-based WATT Electric Vehicle Company and JTA International Investment Holding in Doha say they have signed a deal to establish the plant and design, engineer and manufacture a new generation of electric vehicles . A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant will be created, initially to…
Qatar is set to manufacture electric vehicles tailored for the region's climate, as the UK-based WATT Electric Vehicle Company has teamed up with Doha-based JTA International Investment Holding to establish a new factory. The joint venture plans to design and produce cutting-edge electric cars specifically for the Gulf's demanding environmental conditions, focusing on advanced heat management and battery performance in extreme temperatures.
The state-of-the-art plant will initially cater to the domestic market before expanding exports throughout the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) region and selected international markets. The project aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, aiming to transition the country away from its oil and gas dependence and position it as a regional leader in advanced manufacturing, clean mobility, and automotive innovation.
With the GCC electric car market projected to reach $31.66 billion by 2031, driven by national diversification goals like Saudi Vision 2030 and UAE Net Zero 2050, this collaboration promises to boost regional supply chains, foster research and development, and develop a skilled workforce for Qatar's future industrial economy.
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