Electric vehicles gain traction in Nigeria despite limited charging infrastructure

Electric vehicles are proving dependable for Nigerian city drivers, delivering predictable range and lower maintenance needs even as public charging infrastructure remains limited.

This is based on interviews conducted by Nairametrics with EV owners, assemblers and industry experts across Lagos and parts of the South-East.

Their experiences suggest that for structured urban commutes, electric mobility is becoming increasingly practical, though infrastructure and policy gaps still shape adoption.