The Africa EV Show

How Nigeria is Switching From Oil to EVs


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Michael Agbor says that when Nigerians ask: 'Can you drive an EV in the rain?' I show them videos of EVs plowing through 1-meter floods!"

There's no better marketing tool than showing confidence in what you sell. In this episode of The Africa EV Show, Njenga Hakeenah engages with Michael Agbor, the General Manager of EV World Nigeria, which offers 360-degree EV vehicle consultancy.

The sister company, Electric Mobility Center, sells EVs and offers potential customers an EV subsidy and financial options in partnership with local institutions.

Agbor explains:

  • How Nigeria is moving from EV skepticism to increased adoption with 5,000+ EVs now on the road!

  • The Chinese EV brands dominating Nigeria's market including BYD, NETA, and pre-owned Teslas

  • Free charging stations, financing hurdles, and why Nigerians hate car loans

  • The truth about Nigeria's "customs duty-free" EV policy (and why it's hard to claim)

  • Local assembly vs. imports – Why full EV manufacturing is still years away

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The Africa EV ShowBy The China-Global South Project