New EVs Coming to Nigeria in 2025 and 2026: What's Confirmed

The Market Just Changed

On March 28, 2025, a BYD Atto 3 rolled out of the LOXEA Nigeria showroom on Victoria Island. No fanfare, no ribbon cutting on the evening news. Just a car, keys handed over, and quietly, Nigeria had its first official EV dealership network. That moment opened a door that is not closing again.

In the 12 months since, BYD has expanded to showrooms in Ikeja, Wuse II in Abuja, and Port Harcourt GRA, with Enugu and Onitsha listed as coming soon. SAGLEV, a joint venture between Nigeria's Stallion Group and China's Sokon Motor, began assembling electric vehicles in Lagos in February 2026. And Chery, which has sold ICE cars here for years through Carloha Nigeria, put a fully electric SUV in front of Lagos buyers at the Oriental Hotel.

This is no longer a rumour market. But it is still a confusing one. So here is the full picture, broken cleanly into what you can buy today, what is coming, and what is still internet speculation.

What Is Actually Available Right Now

BYD Atto 3 and BYD Dolphin (Official)

LOXEA Nigeria, a subsidiary of CFAO Mobility, launched both models simultaneously in March 2025. These are the only two BYD models with confirmed official distribution in Nigeria. Pricing across sources varies significantly: estimates for the Atto 3 range from N28 million to N45 million, with N45 million most commonly cited for the official dealer channel. The Dolphin is estimated at N25 to N35 million. LOXEA has not published an official price sheet publicly, so contact the showroom directly before budgeting.

BYD Seagull (Grey Market)

The Seagull is not yet part of LOXEA's official Nigeria lineup, but it is already on the road here. Grey market units are selling on platforms like Jiji.ng for N15 million to N18 million. The 2025 model offers a CLTC range of 305 km or 405 km depending on variant, starting from $9,650 USD in China. Without an official distributor behind it, warranty and spare parts support are entirely on you.

Innoson EVs (Locally Assembled)

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing launched the IVM Fox, described as Nigeria's first locally produced electric car, in September 2024. They currently offer three EV models: IVM Link, IVM EX01, and IVM EX02, with prices starting from N18 million. These are locally assembled, which means parts and service availability should be more straightforward than grey market imports.

SAGLEV/Dongfeng Models (Local Assembly)

SAGLEV began local assembly in Lagos in February 2026, using Dongfeng Motor kits. The company assembles 17 different EV models, including the Voyah Free luxury SUV. Current capacity is 2,500 vehicles per year, scalable to 10,000. This is meaningful: it means EV supply is no longer entirely dependent on imports clearing Apapa.

Announced But Not Yet on Sale

More BYD Models Through LOXEA

The BYD lineup expansion is confirmed in direction but not in dates. Models expected through LOXEA include the Seagull, Song Plus DM-i (a plug-in hybrid), BYD Tang, and BYD Han EV. No official announcement has been made with specific launch dates or Nigerian pricing for any of these. Watch the LOXEA showrooms and the ChargeWay listings page for updates.

Chery iCAUR V23

Carloha Nigeria, the official Chery distributor, showcased the iCAUR V23 at an event in Lagos. The specs are solid: the 2WD variant offers 401 km of range on a 59.9 kWh battery, while the all-wheel drive variant pairs an 81.8 kWh battery with 211 PS dual motors and 501 km of range. It holds a 5-star ASEAN NCAP safety rating.

An official launch in South Africa is confirmed for 2026. A first drive happened there in February 2026 ahead of that. No confirmed Nigeria launch date or pricing has been announced. Carloha Nigeria knows the model. When they are ready to sell it here, they will say so.

On the Radar: Not Confirmed for Nigeria

Chery QQ3 EV

Chery launched the QQ3 EV in China on March 31, 2026. It received 56,879 orders within hours. The base price in China is RMB 58,900, roughly $8,200 USD. Battery options are 29.48 kWh (310 km CLTC range) and 41.28 kWh (420 km), paired with a 15.6-inch 2.5K screen running a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip.

If it ever lands in Nigeria officially, it would be the most affordable new EV option in the market. But no distributor, no timeline, and no confirmed plans for Nigeria have been announced. The Nigerian EV press is watching it closely.

Stellantis (Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot)

Stellantis participated in the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algiers in September 2025. They introduced the Fiat TRIS, a three-wheeled electric vehicle designed for last-mile delivery in Africa, in July 2025. Their $158 million electric Jeep plant is in South Africa, not Nigeria. Peugeot Automobile Nigeria exists, but no Stellantis EV has been confirmed for the Nigerian market as of April 2026.

Until Stellantis says "Nigeria" with a date attached, treat it as background noise.

Why This Matters for Your Buying Decision

Nigeria now has roughly 15,000 to 20,000 EVs on the road, under 1% of the total vehicle fleet. That number is about to accelerate. The EV market here is projected to grow at a 30.6% compound annual growth rate through 2031. Chinese EVs already account for over 90% of EV imports, and the brands moving fastest, BYD, Chery, Dongfeng, are all increasing their Nigeria footprint in the same 12-month window.

The government is moving too. In March 2026, President Tinubu signed an executive order expanding the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas to include electric vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Transition and Green Mobility Bill passed its second reading in the Senate in November 2025, mandating local assembly plants within three years and 30% locally-sourced components by 2030. EVs in Nigeria are already exempt from VAT (7.5%) and Import Adjustment Tax, though import duty of 10 to 20% and a 15% National Automotive Council levy still apply on imported units.

Petrol is at N1,332 to N1,470 per litre in early April 2026. Every week the generator runs and every time you join a fuel queue, the EV cost argument gets stronger.

What Happens Next

The second half of 2026 is shaping up to be the busiest period in Nigerian EV history. LOXEA is expanding showroom coverage to Enugu and Onitsha. SAGLEV is scaling local assembly capacity. The Chery iCAUR V23's confirmed South Africa launch creates pressure on Carloha Nigeria to follow quickly. If the Chery QQ3 EV finds a distributor here, it could redefine the entry price point for the market entirely.

In January 2026, Nigeria signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea's Asia Economic Development Committee targeting a 300,000-vehicle annual EV production capacity in Nigeria. The timeline and details behind that MOU are unconfirmed, but the direction of travel is not in doubt.

What These Cost on ChargeWay

You do not have to navigate the import process alone. ChargeWay sources quality tested used EVs direct from China at wholesale pricing. Every vehicle is properly inspected before it ships. Here is what you could pay right now:

Model	FOB Price	Est. Landed Price	Range
BYD Seagull	$10,000	~N18,500,000	305 km
Neta V	$12,000	~N22,000,000	380 km
BYD Dolphin	$16,000	~N28,000,000	427 km

These are estimated wholesale prices for quality tested vehicles, shipped direct from China. No middleman markup, no dealer premium. Final prices depend on current exchange rates at time of order. Visit chargeway.africa/cars for live pricing and available stock.