ROX 01 Russian Vehicle Type Approval Enables Local Production

On August 6, ROX Motor announced that it had received Vehicle Type Approval (VTA) for the Russian-assembled ROX 01 SUV. The approval enables the company to produce the ROX 01 with a Russian VIN at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The certification marks an important step toward local vehicle manufacturing and establishes the regulatory basis required for Russian production of the SUV.

The Vehicle Type Approval confirms that the ROX 01 meets Russian technical requirements. The approval is required for local production, vehicle registration, and participation in government-supported car loan and leasing programs in Russia. The first Russian-assembled ROX 01 vehicles are expected to reach dealerships in September 2026, following the commencement of production at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.

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What does the Vehicle Type Approval mean for the ROX 01?
The Vehicle Type Approval confirms that the ROX 01 meets Russian technical requirements and enables local production, registration, and participation in supported financing programs. It also allows ROX Motor to manufacture the SUV with a Russian VIN at the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad. The approval therefore provides the regulatory foundation for Russian-assembled vehicles to enter the domestic market. The first locally assembled ROX 01 vehicles are expected to reach dealerships in September 2026, following the planned start of Russian production.