Nigeria’s government has approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles in the first half of this year, as part of a new program to promote cleaner transport through tax incentives and local assembly programs.

Nigeria’s Power Sector Struggles

However, the country’s power sector struggles to keep up with demand, with a 4,000-megawatt grid serving over 200 million people, one of the lowest levels of per-capita power availability among major economies.

This has led to households and businesses relying heavily on diesel and petrol generators, which in turn affects the economics of operating electric vehicles.

Despite these challenges, some companies are adapting to the situation, with extended-range electric vehicles and hybrid models gaining popularity.

Public Charging Infrastructure

Public charging infrastructure remains limited, with only about 48 public electric vehicle charging stations as of late 2025, mostly in Lagos and Abuja.

Many electric vehicle owners charge their vehicles at home using portable cables plugged into household outlets rather than public charging stations.

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