Saudi Arabia’s new Exobot EVs make the Cybertruck look normal
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new electric vehicle startup named Ceer, a joint venture between the country's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn. The company introduced two futuristic models, the Exobot sedan and SUV, which are scheduled to go on sale in Saudi Arabia starting in 2027. Ceer aims to diversify the kingdom's economy away from oil by leveraging global shifts in the automotive market and high-profile design talent.
- ▪Ceer is a joint venture established between Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn.
- ▪The company's first two models, the Exobot sedan and SUV, are designed by former McLaren design director Rob Melville with final approval from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- ▪Jim DeLuca, a former executive at General Motors, has been appointed as the CEO of Ceer to lead its manufacturing operations.
- ▪The Exobot vehicles are expected to launch in the Saudi Arabian market in 2027, with plans to introduce five additional models by 2030.
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