EV news
EV news: Nigeria, Africa and the world
What is happening with electric vehicles in Nigeria, across Africa and around the world, including the Chinese makers whose cars Nigerians import. We check news sites every 30 minutes and link to the original article.
Last checked 2 October at 19:30, Lagos time.
Yesterday
- BYD September sales rise 16.98% to 463,561, hitting new high for 2026 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Presidency commends Promiseland over roll out 1,000 electric vehicles in Abuja (opens in a new tab)
Blueprint NewspapersBusinessNigeria and Africa
- BMW plans new entry-level electric vehicle for 2028 (opens in a new tab)
electriveGeneral
- Volvo Trucks opts for compressed hydrogen gas in H2 trucks (opens in a new tab)
electriveGeneral
- How is Mercedes-Benz Trucks scaling the electric truck, Michael Scheib? (opens in a new tab)
electriveGeneral
- Presidency commends Promiseland as ProTaxi rolls out 1,000 electric vehicles in Abuja (opens in a new tab)
TheCableBusinessNigeria and Africa
- Huawei HIMA delivers 37,490 vehicles in September, extending year-on-year decline to fourth month (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- ProTaxi begins operations in Abuja with electric vehicles (opens in a new tab)
Premium TimesBusinessNigeria and Africa
- FedEx Just Ordered 2,000 Electric Trucks That Will Save $40 Million Every Year On Fuel (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsBusiness
- Brand begins Abuja operations with 1,000 electric vehicles as Presidency hails PromiseLand (opens in a new tab)
VanguardGeneralNigeria and Africa
- Zeekr delivers 37,216 vehicles in September, its sixth straight monthly record (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- ProTaxi begins Abuja operations with 1,000 electric vehicles as Presidency hails Promiseland (opens in a new tab)
Daily Post NigeriaGeneralNigeria and Africa
- Nio ES8 delivers 10,542 vehicles in September, topping 10,000 for third straight month (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- The Tesla Model 3 Gets A Big Upgrade, But The U.S. Is Left Out (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsGeneral
- Xpeng September deliveries hit 2026 high despite slight year-on-year decline (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Transport: Low transport fares as CNG and electric vehicle deployment expands (opens in a new tab)
Nigeria ECO on MSNBusiness
- Nio delivers 37,408 vehicles in September, meets Q3 guidance (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Autocraft’s REVIVE EV battery repair workshops win Automechanika Green Award (opens in a new tab)
Charged EVsGeneral
- Tesla postpones Roadster unveiling due to weather (opens in a new tab)
electriveNew models
- Leapmotor posts record September deliveries, tops 100,000 for third straight month (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- Zeekr plans 001 update in Q1 2027, offers incentives on current model (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostPolicy and imports
- Xiaomi Auto September deliveries top 40,000 as Sky Nomad adds volume (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- US Startup Adds Another 2,000 Electric Trucks To FedEx Delivery Fleet (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaBusiness
- Li Auto September deliveries fall 6.29% to 31,817 (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- CNG, EV interventions reduce transport fares across states, says Pi-CNG (opens in a new tab)
Peoples GazetteGeneral
- Tesla gives Model 3 minor upgrades in China, keeps prices unchanged (opens in a new tab)
CnEVPostGeneral
- China E-Mobility Weekly Digest: The Catch in Chinese EVs’ Mobility Solutions to the Global South (opens in a new tab)
The China-Global South ProjectGeneral
- U.S. Electricity Use For Electric Vehicles Increasing At A Slower Pace In 2026 (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Nigeria: FG secures $2.5bln private-sector commitments for CNG, EV infrastructure (opens in a new tab)
- October 1: CNG, EV interventions reduce transport fares across states – Pi-CNG & EV (opens in a new tab)
News Agency of NigeriaGeneral
Wednesday 30 September
- Mercedes Won't Be Banned In America: Senator (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsGeneral
- VLA 2.0 vs. FSD in Amsterdam — Part 3: Comparing XPENG & Tesla (opens in a new tab)
CleanTechnicaGeneral
- Ford CEO Thinks Its 'Too Late' For Europe To Take On Chinese Automakers (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsGeneral
- You Won't Be Able To Buy A Rivian R2 With Lidar This Year After All (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsGeneral
- CNG, EV Infrastructure Challenges Nigeria’s October 1 Transport Fare Reduction Target (opens in a new tab)
- CNG and electric buses cut fares on key routes nationwide – Pi CNG (opens in a new tab)
BizWatchNigeria.NgGeneral
- Ampol to acquire Evie Networks to expand Australia EV charging footprint (opens in a new tab)
tradersunionCharging
- Firm rolls out electric vehicles in Abuja (opens in a new tab)
Daily TrustBusinessNigeria and Africa
- October 1 Target: CNG, EV Push Has Started Reducing Transport Fares, Claims Federal Govt (opens in a new tab)
LeadershipPolicy and imports
- Nissan Wants Hybrids To Be Its Primary Powertrain By 2030 (opens in a new tab)
InsideEVsGeneral