ROX Motor partners with W Motors to manufacture new energy vehicles in Abu Dhabi
This strategic move aims to accelerate Rox Motor's expansion in the Middle East, support the UAE's industrialisation goals, and deliver next-generation NEVs tailored to regional needs. As part of this collaboration, ROX Motor will begin producing its vehicles starting with the ROX 01—at W Motors' new facility in Abu Dhabi.
'This partnership accelerates our regional growth and aligns with the UAE's industrial strategies. Together with W Motors, we're building the future of sustainable mobility in the UAE and beyond,' said Jarvis, Founder & CEO of ROX Motor.
Set to be assembled at W Motors' newly established state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi, the partnership shows ROX Motor's commitment to regional adaptation, industrial empowerment, and supply chain resilience.
Ralph Debbas, Founder & CEO of W Motors, added, 'We're proud to lead the manufacturing of ROX 01 in Abu Dhabi. This collaboration enhances our ability to provide advanced contract manufacturing and supports the UAE's ambition to become a global automotive hub.'
This strategic initiative aligns with the UAE's national directives, including Operation 300Bn, Industry 4.0, and the Net Zero by 2050 agenda empowering the transition toward a diversified, knowledge-driven, and sustainable economy.
Beyond manufacturing, ROX Motor is actively depending on its technological footprint in the UAE. The company recently collaborated with Enercap to support new high-performance battery development for ROX's NEV lineup. Furthermore, a joint R&D initiative with Borouge, the region's petrochemical leader, will explore cutting-edge polyolefin materials for automotive use advancing localised materials science and strengthening the regional supply ecosystem.
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About Rox Motor
ROX Motor is an international new-energy vehicle company, focused on Smart, All-terrain, REEV innovation. We are dedicated to empowering those who yearn to explore faraway places through advanced technologies. Our vision is to become the world's leading outdoor lifestyle brand.
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About W Motors
Founded in 2012, W Motors is the Middle East's first manufacturer of high-performance luxury sports cars and has since evolved into a fully integrated mobility solutions provider. Headquartered in Dubai, UAE, the company specialises in automotive design, engineering, research and development, manufacturing, and technology consultancy. W Motors is renowned for its iconic vehicles, including the Lykan HyperSport, which gained international acclaim in Universal Studios' Furious 7, and the Fenyr SuperSport. Through its Special Projects Division, W Motors develops bespoke mobility solutions, such as the GHIATH program for Dubai Police, emphasising security, defence, and smart technologies. In 2024, the company inaugurated its state-of-the-art automotive facility in Dubai, encompassing its headquarters, design and engineering centre, R&D incubator, production lines, and the region's only automotive-focused composites division.
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