ROX Motor and Borouge partner to advance auto innovation

ROX Motor-Borouge Partnership
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By Shilpa Annie Joseph, Sr. Content Head
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ROX Motor, a global luxury new energy vehicle (NEV) company, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Borouge, a leading petrochemicals company, to advance sustainable mobility based on advanced polyolefin innovation, tailored to the real-world needs of drivers across the Middle East and global markets.

As part of their partnership, ROX Motor and Borouge will collaborate on developing and applying recyclable polyolefins and advanced lightweight composite materials for use in both interior and exterior automotive components.

These materials will be engineered to reduce vehicle weight, enhance energy efficiency, and meet growing regional and global demand for sustainable mobility, ensuring users enjoy exceptional performance with a lower environmental footprint.

Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi_Borouge consortium for specialty polyolefins complex in China
Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi
CEO – Borouge

“Our partnership with ROX Motor marks an exciting step into the UAE’s emerging electric vehicle sector, where Borouge will supply our advanced polyolefin materials engineered for performance and sustainability. By aligning with the objectives of ‘Make it in the Emirates’, we are proud to strengthen domestic manufacturing and help shape a more resilient, future-ready automotive industry here in the UAE.”

The partnership goes beyond technological advancement by incorporating everyday driving scenarios, such as urban commuting, desert off-roading, and outdoor recreation, into the core of R&D, enabling the development of products that integrate luxury with functional value.

Jarvis Yan, Founder and CEO of ROX Motor, stated that, “We are honored to establish a strategic partnership with Borouge, one of the UAE’s leading industrial champions. As a global leader in polyolefin materials, Borouge not only drives the UAE’s industrial growth but also leads the industry forward through continuous innovation.”

“Through this collaboration, we will leverage Borouge’s deep technical expertise and strong local resources to jointly advance the development and application of innovative materials and lightweight technologies for automotive interiors and exteriors. This marks both a key step in building ROX Motor’s localized supply chain and a move that further strengthens our leadership in the luxury EV sector. Looking ahead, we will work together in support of the ‘Operation 300 Billion’ strategy, injecting new momentum into the UAE’s automotive transformation and sustainable development,” Yan added.

The collaboration with Borouge marks a key milestone in the brand’s global innovation and industrial collaboration strategy, while also reinforcing its long-term commitment to the UAE. Aligned with the UAE’s Operation 300 Billion initiative, the partnership strengthens the brand’s regional presence while supporting the development of an innovation-driven automotive ecosystem in the country.

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