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What will it cost to land in Lagos?

Enter a car's price from a Chinese export listing. We add every cost up to your driveway, with and without the 2026 EV duty exemption. See our budget picks.

Starting exchange rate: ₦1,382.12 per $1, the 02/10/2026 mid-market rate of ₦1,327.68 plus a 4.1% margin for the rate importers usually pay. It updates daily; change it below if your rate differs. How we work this out

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Defaults are today's figures from the sources listed on the budget picks page. Change any of them to match your quote.

With the EV exemption

₦15,569,028

Needs an Import Duty Exemption Certificate

Without the exemption

₦20,904,841

Standard duty, levies and VAT

Breakdown with the exemption

Car price in China
₦10,227,688
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,036,590
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,455,300
Marine insurance
₦112,643
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦186,807
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000

FOB $8,150 · CIF $10,732 · customs $135.16 with the exemption, $3,995.76 without.

Customs values cars with its own VIN system, which can differ from what you paid. Estimates only; confirm with your clearing agent.