First export of electric vehicle charging stations manufactured in Algeria

The Algerian Company for Electrical and Gas Industries (SAIEG), a subsidiary of the Sonelgaz group, has completed its first export operation of electric vehicle charging stations to Libya and Italy, announced Khalil Hedna, official spokesperson for the Sonelgaz group, on Sunday.

In a statement to Algerian radio, Hedna specified that this operation is part of a contract providing for the export of 433 medium-power (60 kW) and fast-charging (322 kW) stations. He emphasized that these stations were manufactured according to international standards in force in this field.

The spokesperson explained that the creation of SAIEG’s electric vehicle charging station factory responds to the Algerian state’s commitments regarding energy transition. This initiative also aims to diversify sources of foreign currency through non-hydrocarbon exports.

According to Hedna, commercial negotiations are underway to conclude several other export contracts with European and Middle Eastern countries. These charging stations will be manufactured by SAIEG, considered the « industrial arm » of Sonelgaz, with a current national integration rate of 58%, which is expected to increase in the near future.

This first export marks an important step in the development of the Algerian electric vehicle equipment industry. It demonstrates the country’s ability to produce cutting-edge technologies that comply with international standards and to position itself in the global electric mobility market. This success is part of the national strategy for economic diversification and promotion of non-hydrocarbon exports, while contributing to Algeria’s energy transition objectives. R.E