Nigeria is set to host the inaugural Electric Vehicles Nigeria Expo on November 13–14, 2025, in Lagos, according to organizers, with the goal of boosting the uptake of electric vehicles via innovation, funding, and collaborative efforts.
The two-day gathering is anticipated to attract over 2,500 attendees, comprising government representatives, private investors, development finance organizations, pioneers, and members of the general public.
At a press conference held in Victoria Island before the event, Adekoyejo Abiola, the chairperson, stated that electric transportation is no longer an experimental innovation but a key foundation for economic development.
Abiola stated, “Electric vehicles have become central to global conversations about energy security, trade competitiveness, and sustainable industrial policies,”
He characterized the introduction of electric vehicles in Nigeria as a chance to pioneer an inclusive and climate-resistant transportation economy across West Africa, involving local assembly, battery manufacturing, component production, software development, and fleet management systems.
Abiola emphasized the wider economic effects of the shift, noting that the adoption of electric vehicles could boost employment in manufacturing, construction, logistics, and digital sectors, while also incorporating workers from the informal economy and emerging entrepreneurs in logistics and retail. He urged involved parties to engage in courageous partnerships based on three key areas: funding and infrastructure, and innovation and policy.
Head of the EVN Expo 2025 project and technical operations, Boluwasope Ogboye, mentioned that the main goals of the event are to display advanced electric vehicle technologies, encourage financial and regulatory systems, attract investment, offer a space for creators and new businesses, and strengthen Nigeria’s participation in worldwide environmental discussions.
Collaborative partners including the Rocky Mountain Institute, GreenMax Capital Group, and the Nigeria Off-Grid Market Acceleration Programme will contribute research and impact analysis, while industry groups such as EMPAN, MEMAN, and REAN will assist in conversations regarding strategy and execution.
At the press conference, RMI Representative Ridwan Zubair emphasized the importance of government leadership in expanding electric mobility within Nigeria. He mentioned that the adoption of electric vehicles extends beyond environmental issues, pointing out the possible economic advantages and financial benefits for both families and companies.
Zubair highlighted structural challenges, such as insufficient charging facilities, elevated initial expenses, inadequate financial support systems, unstable power grids, and the necessity for encouraging policies like eliminating fuel subsidies and offering tax benefits.
He projected that, with strong policy backing, Nigeria might save as much as N6.5 trillion in fuel imports and prevent substantial CO₂ emissions each year by 2040.
Head of Off-Grid Transaction Advisory at GreenMax Capital Group, Koye Alaba, called on Africa, especially Nigeria, to take advantage of the current opportunity by investing in infrastructure and combining renewable energy with electric transportation. He noted that although financial, infrastructural, and policy challenges continue to be significant obstacles, the EVN Expo serves as a strategic plan to place Nigeria at the forefront of the continent’s electric mobility development.
Jennifer Anya, speaking on behalf of NoMAP, emphasized the economic opportunities associated with widespread EV adoption, pointing out that it could activate various value chains and promote equitable development.
“With appropriate investment and a solid policy structure, electric vehicles will cease to be a luxury and become a must-have for every Nigerian,” she stated.
The EVN Expo 2025 aims to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in Nigeria by bringing together startups, innovation, government backing, and financial opportunities, while highlighting technologies, funding approaches, and strategies intended to make the shift to electric transport accessible, eco-friendly, and economically impactful.
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