Shafaqna English- Iraq on Monday (27 Oct 2025) laid the foundation for the first electric car factory in Kirkuk province.
The factory’s management signed preliminary agreements with major car manufacturers from the United States, Germany, and Turkiye to transfer technology and strengthen local industrial capabilities.
According to Governor Rebwar Taha, the project is expected to create thousands of jobs in Kirkuk and reduce reliance on imports by promoting domestic vehicle production.
Construction will take 180 days under a two-shift schedule, with production scheduled to start within 365 days.
Sources: Shafaq News