Chinese high-quality EVs gain popularity in Jordan

STORY: Chinese high-quality EVs gain popularity in Jordan SHOOTING DATE: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: ECONOMY/MARKET SHOTLIST: 1. various of Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): JIHAD ABU NASSER, Representative of the automotive sector in JFZIC 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SALMAN ABU NAWAS, Owner of Chinese EV STORYLINE: Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are swiftly gaining traction in Jordan's automotive market, propelled by their remarkable blend of high quality and affordability. According to statistics from the Jordan Free Zones Investor Commission (JFZIC), in 2019, there were only 72 Chinese EVs cleared from the zone. In 2023, this figure rose to 33,386, which accounted for 87 percent of all EVs cleared from the free zone. Jihad Abu Nasser, a representative from the commission said sales of Chinese electric cars in Jordan have grown significantly over the past two years, and this trend has continued since the beginning of this year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic):