According to a communique from the office of the president, the proposed investment aligns with the “country’s industrialisation and e-mobility priorities.”
Chery Holding is one of China’s largest automotive manufacturing groups and a globally expanding mobility player. Founded in 1997 in Wuhu, Anhui Province, the company has grown into a Fortune Global 500 enterprise, producing more than 2.6 million vehicles annually and exporting to markets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America.
The group operates a multi-brand portfolio spanning conventional vehicles, hybrid models, and electric mobility solutions, including Chery New Energy, Exeed, Jetour, Omoda, and other emerging EV-focused brands. It has also developed joint ventures and technology partnerships in advanced driver assistance systems and electrification, reflecting its growing emphasis on smart and low-carbon mobility.
Chery has been among the earlier Chinese automakers to invest in electric vehicle development, launching EV programs as early as the late 2000s and gradually scaling up its new energy vehicle platforms and battery-electric technologies. In recent years, the company has accelerated its global EV strategy, including partnerships and investments aimed at expanding production capacity and strengthening its technological footprint.
The discussions in Kigali also come as Rwanda intensifies its push toward green mobility and industrial transformation. The government has recently directed public institutions to ensure that at least 30 percent of newly procured vehicles are electric, a policy aimed at reducing emissions and accelerating the transition away from fossil fuels.
The potential establishment of an electric vehicle assembly plant aligns with Rwanda’s broader ambition to position itself as a regional hub for e-mobility manufacturing, assembly, and innovation, while supporting job creation and technology transfer in the automotive sector.
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