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SAUDI ARABIA LAUNCHES CEER EV BRAND WITH FOXCONN

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
MON, SEP 21, 2026

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Saudi Arabia is entering the automotive market through Ceer, a new electric vehicle brand backed by the Public Investment Fund and Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn. The joint venture will launch with two EV models.

Ceer represents Saudi Arabia's latest push to diversify its economy beyond oil. The partnership combines the PIF's capital with Foxconn's manufacturing expertise and supply chain capabilities. The two initial vehicles target the regional market, with production expected to begin at facilities in the Gulf region. Specifics on vehicle specifications, pricing, and timelines remain limited. The move aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, which aims to develop domestic industries and reduce oil dependence. Other recent automotive ventures include investments in Lucid Motors and discussions with various EV manufacturers. Foxconn's involvement signals growing ambitions among traditional electronics manufacturers to scale EV production. The company has expanded manufacturing partnerships across Asia and the Middle East in recent years. Ceer joins a crowded field of emerging EV makers globally, though faces less direct competition in the Gulf region.

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