MCV Production Facility for Volvo Electric Buses Inaugurated in Cairo

New MCV production facility for Volvo electric buses launched in Cairo, Egypt. The new facility will be dedicated to the Volvo 7900 and 8900 electric buses, boosting capacity to 1,200 units annually.

MCV (MCV (Manufacturing Commercial Vehicles) has inaugurated its brand-new production facility for Volvo electric buses in Cairo on 16 September, marking a major milestone in Volvo’s European e-bus strategy.

The plant, dedicated to the Volvo 7900 electric bus and Volvo 8900 electric buses, has an annual production capacity of 1,200 units.

Volvo announced its partnership with MCV in September 2023, following the company’s decision to cease in-house production in Europe in March 2023 and adopt a contract manufacturing model with third-party bus body builders.

As per Volvo, “MCV began producing complete Volvo electric buses in 2024, even as the new facility was under construction, and the first buses have already been delivered to customers in Europe.”

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Key Features of the New Cairo Plant

The new facility was completed in just 12 months and spans 10,000 m².

• Capacity: 1,200 e-buses per year.
• Lines: Two parallel lines with 10 assembly stations each, plus a mezzanine.
• Process: Chassis are shipped from Sweden, assembled at MCV’s supporting factories, and finalized at the new facility.
• Workforce: 300 staff dedicated to the Volvo 7900 and 8900 range, part of MCV’s 2,000-strong workforce in Cairo.

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Volvo’s Strategic Shift and MCV’s Role

Founded in 1995 by Eng. Karim Ghabbour, MCV, has long been a trusted Volvo partner across the UK and Asia-Pacific.

Operating from its global headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, the company has become a key player in the commercial vehicle market, supplying buses worldwide to regions such as Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.

With Volvo’s new approach, MCV is now the exclusive bodybuilder for its European e-bus portfolio.

• First deliveries are already underway to operators like De Lijn and Transdev in Benelux.
• MCV began assembling complete Volvo e-buses in 2024, even before the new facility was fully operational.

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Volvo 7900 and 8900 Electric Buses

The Volvo 7900 electric bus and Volvo 8900 electric buses produced at the plant are tailored for the European market.

• Flexible designs allow customization for diverse operational needs.
• Advanced electric drivetrains and sustainable materials reflect Volvo’s long-term clean mobility strategy.
• With orders already in place, the new facility ensures timely delivery and higher adaptability for customers.