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Used EVs above ₦30 million, landed in Lagos

Every total includes the car's price in China, export fees, shipping, insurance, customs and Lagos port clearing. Since 1 July 2026, pure electric cars under $100,000 can be imported without duty or VAT, if you hold an Import Duty Exemption Certificate. We show the cost with and without it.

Exchange rate
₦1,384 per $1
Shipping to Lagos
$2,500
Port clearing
₦400,000
Figures checked
01/10/2026

These are China-market cars. They use GB/T charging sockets and a Chinese-language system. Most public chargers in Lagos use CCS2 or Type 2, so budget for a GB/T home charger or an adaptor, and ask the seller whether the software can be switched to English.

XPeng G6
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0
1

2023 to 2024 XPeng G6

66 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦31.2m

Range ₦28m to ₦32.6m

Without the exemption

₦42.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$18,400
Battery
66 kWh
China range (CLTC)
580 km
Est. in Nigeria
345 to 395 km

Very fast DC charging on an 800-volt platform, where a compatible charger exists.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦25,465,600
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦265,036
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦416,183
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦31,194,819
Customs without the exemption would be
₦11,293,440

Based on 3 export listings (27,700 to 70,000 km; clean and minor-accident listings both included) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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BYD Han
Photo: bfishadow, CC BY 2.0
2

2022 to 2024 BYD Han

EV (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦31.2m

Range ₦30.3m to ₦32.5m

Without the exemption

₦42.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$18,400
Battery
72 kWh
China range (CLTC)
605 km
Est. in Nigeria
360 to 410 km

A large, comfortable saloon. Many used Hans are plug-in hybrids; buy the EV version for the duty exemption.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦25,465,600
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦265,036
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦416,183
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦31,194,819
Customs without the exemption would be
₦11,293,440

Based on 3 export listings (39,900 to 59,000 km; pure-electric listings only; batteries from 60.5 to 85.4 kwh) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Tesla Model 3
Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
3

2022 to 2023 Tesla Model 3

Rear-wheel drive 60 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦31.9m

Range ₦25.4m to ₦35.9m

Without the exemption

₦43m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$18,867
Battery
60 kWh
China range (CLTC)
556 km
Est. in Nigeria
330 to 380 km

Efficient and quick, with low running costs. Low ground clearance, so take care on rough roads and speed bumps.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦26,111,928
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦271,499
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦425,912
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦31,857,339
Customs without the exemption would be
₦11,538,104

Based on 9 export listings (40,000 to 108,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Audi Q4 e-tron
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
4

2022 to 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron

84.8 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦31.9m

Range ₦25.8m to ₦35m

Without the exemption

₦43.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$18,928
Battery
84.8 kWh
China range (CLTC)
605 km
Est. in Nigeria
360 to 410 km

A comfortable, well-built SUV with a modest motor. Good value at the lower end of this band.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦26,196,352
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦272,344
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦427,172
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦31,943,867
Customs without the exemption would be
₦11,570,074

Based on 30 export listings (500 to 135,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Zeekr 007
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0
5

2024 to 2025 Zeekr 007

75 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦32.6m

Range ₦29m to ₦37.6m

Without the exemption

₦44m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$19,408
Battery
75 kWh
China range (CLTC)
688 km
Est. in Nigeria
410 to 470 km

Strong value for its range and equipment. Zeekr service support in Nigeria is very limited.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦26,860,672
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦278,987
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦437,178
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦32,624,837
Customs without the exemption would be
₦11,821,561

Based on 20 export listings (5,000 to 86,500 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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NIO ET5
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
6

2024 to 2026 NIO ET5

75 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦33.2m

Range ₦30.9m to ₦42.3m

Without the exemption

₦44.7m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$19,780
Battery
75 kWh
China range (CLTC)
560 km
Est. in Nigeria
335 to 380 km

A compact sports saloon and one of the most listed NIOs. Battery swapping is not available in Nigeria.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦27,375,520
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦284,135
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦444,928
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦33,152,584
Customs without the exemption would be
₦12,016,469

Based on 29 export listings (200 to 58,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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XPeng G6
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0
7

2023 XPeng G6

87.5 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦34.3m

Range ₦33.3m to ₦35.5m

Without the exemption

₦46.3m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$20,600
Battery
87.5 kWh
China range (CLTC)
755 km
Est. in Nigeria
450 to 515 km

The long-range G6. Few listings, so prices may move more than for popular models.

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Car price in China
₦28,510,400
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦295,484
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦462,007
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦34,315,891
Customs without the exemption would be
₦12,446,104

Based on 2 export listings (30,000 to 74,000 km; clean and minor-accident listings both included) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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IM Motors LS7
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
8

2023 to 2024 IM Motors LS7

90 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦35.5m

Range ₦33.4m to ₦38.3m

Without the exemption

₦47.9m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$21,424
Battery
90 kWh
China range (CLTC)
640 km
Est. in Nigeria
380 to 435 km

A large SUV from SAIC, the group behind MG, which has dealers in Nigeria.

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Car price in China
₦29,650,816
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦306,888
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦479,168
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦35,484,873
Customs without the exemption would be
₦12,877,816

Based on 19 export listings (28,000 to 130,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Zeekr 001
Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0
9

2022 to 2024 Zeekr 001

100 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦35.6m

Range ₦33.2m to ₦38.1m

Without the exemption

₦48m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$21,500
Battery
100 kWh
China range (CLTC)
741 km
Est. in Nigeria
445 to 505 km

A large, premium shooting brake with a big battery. Check service support carefully: very few workshops in Nigeria know the 001.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦29,756,000
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦307,940
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦480,746
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦35,592,686
Customs without the exemption would be
₦12,917,647

Based on 4 export listings (33,000 to 80,000 km; listings with major accidents excluded) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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NIO ES6
Photo: Evnerd, CC BY-SA 4.0
10

2021 to 2024 NIO ES6

75 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦35.9m

Range ₦28.5m to ₦46.2m

Without the exemption

₦48.5m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$21,728
Battery
75 kWh
China range (CLTC)
455 km
Est. in Nigeria
270 to 310 km

Strong performance and a well-made cabin. NIO's battery swap stations do not exist in Nigeria, so you will charge by plug only.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦30,071,552
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦311,096
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦485,493
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦35,916,141
Customs without the exemption would be
₦13,037,086

Based on 19 export listings (26,000 to 110,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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BMW iX3
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
11

2021 to 2025 BMW iX3

80 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦36m

Range ₦28.8m to ₦39.5m

Without the exemption

₦48.5m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$21,758
Battery
80 kWh
China range (CLTC)
550 km
Est. in Nigeria
330 to 375 km

A familiar shape with BMW build quality. BMW dealers in Lagos may help with servicing, but ask first: this is a China-market car.

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Car price in China
₦30,113,072
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦311,511
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦486,130
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦35,958,713
Customs without the exemption would be
₦13,052,808

Based on 30 export listings (11,000 to 160,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Avatr 11
Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0
12

2023 to 2024 Avatr 11

90 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦37m

Range ₦35m to ₦42.8m

Without the exemption

₦49.9m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$22,489
Battery
90 kWh
China range (CLTC)
600 km
Est. in Nigeria
360 to 410 km

A striking SUV with Huawei software. Service support outside China is limited.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦31,124,776
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦321,628
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦501,354
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦36,995,758
Customs without the exemption would be
₦13,435,817

Based on 9 export listings (21,000 to 103,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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NIO EC6
Photo: Jengtingchen, CC BY-SA 4.0
13

2023 to 2025 NIO EC6

75 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦38.1m

Range ₦34.1m to ₦46.8m

Without the exemption

₦51.4m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$23,250
Battery
75 kWh
China range (CLTC)
495 km
Est. in Nigeria
295 to 335 km

The sloping-roof version of the ES6. Less rear headroom, same running gear.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦32,178,000
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦332,160
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦517,201
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦38,075,361
Customs without the exemption would be
₦13,834,519

Based on 17 export listings (19,000 to 90,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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XPeng G9
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
14

2022 to 2024 XPeng G9

98 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦38.1m

Range ₦33m to ₦39.8m

Without the exemption

₦51.4m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$23,250
Battery
98 kWh
China range (CLTC)
702 km
Est. in Nigeria
420 to 480 km

Roomy and long-legged. Very fast DC charging where a compatible charger exists.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦32,178,000
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦332,160
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦517,201
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦38,075,361
Customs without the exemption would be
₦13,834,519

Based on 13 export listings (38,000 to 130,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Tesla Model Y
Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0
15

2022 to 2024 Tesla Model Y

Long Range 78.4 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦39m

Range ₦29m to ₦48.9m

Without the exemption

₦52.7m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$23,934
Battery
78.4 kWh
China range (CLTC)
615 km
Est. in Nigeria
370 to 420 km

All-wheel drive and about 60 km more range than the standard car, often for a similar price because these are older.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦33,124,656
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦341,627
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦531,442
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦39,045,725
Customs without the exemption would be
₦14,192,878

Based on 6 export listings (19,000 to 112,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Denza N7
Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0
16

2023 to 2025 Denza N7

91.3 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦39.9m

Range ₦33.5m to ₦44.2m

Without the exemption

₦53.9m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$24,558
Battery
91.3 kWh
China range (CLTC)
702 km
Est. in Nigeria
420 to 480 km

Built by BYD, so it shares many parts with BYD models that Nigerian workshops already know.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦33,988,272
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦350,263
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦544,452
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦39,930,986
Customs without the exemption would be
₦14,519,848

Based on 30 export listings (8,000 to 80,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Luxeed S7
Photo: User3204, CC BY-SA 4.0
17

2024 to 2025 Luxeed S7

82 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦40.9m

Range ₦36.2m to ₦44.2m

Without the exemption

₦55.2m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$25,243
Battery
82 kWh
China range (CLTC)
705 km
Est. in Nigeria
420 to 480 km

Built by Chery, which sells cars in Nigeria, with Huawei software.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦34,936,312
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦359,743
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦558,707
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦40,902,762
Customs without the exemption would be
₦14,878,734

Based on 14 export listings (4,000 to 79,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Tesla Model Y
Photo: BuickRiviera99, CC BY-SA 4.0
18

2021 to 2025 Tesla Model Y

Rear-wheel drive 60 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦41.7m

Range ₦36.1m to ₦44.8m

Without the exemption

₦56.3m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$25,814
Battery
60 kWh
China range (CLTC)
554 km
Est. in Nigeria
330 to 375 km

The most listed premium used EV. Tesla has no official presence in Nigeria, so find an independent specialist before you buy.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦35,726,576
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦367,646
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦570,609
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦41,712,831
Customs without the exemption would be
₦15,177,899

Based on 22 export listings (1,000 to 130,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Avatr 12
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
19

2023 to 2024 Avatr 12

94.5 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦43m

Range ₦36.9m to ₦47.4m

Without the exemption

₦58.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$26,749
Battery
94.5 kWh
China range (CLTC)
650 km
Est. in Nigeria
390 to 440 km

A large, low saloon. Check ground clearance against the roads you drive.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦37,020,616
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦380,586
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦590,082
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦43,039,284
Customs without the exemption would be
₦15,667,780

Based on 13 export listings (30,000 to 80,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Zeekr 7X
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0
20

2024 to 2026 Zeekr 7X

100 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦43.7m

Range ₦35.4m to ₦46.7m

Without the exemption

₦59.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$27,236
Battery
100 kWh
China range (CLTC)
780 km
Est. in Nigeria
465 to 530 km

A recent SUV with a big battery and long range.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦37,694,624
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦387,326
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦600,227
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦43,730,177
Customs without the exemption would be
₦15,922,920

Based on 15 export listings (13,000 to 66,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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NIO ET7
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
21

2022 to 2026 NIO ET7

75 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦43.8m

Range ₦38.5m to ₦52.6m

Without the exemption

₦59.2m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$27,297
Battery
75 kWh
China range (CLTC)
530 km
Est. in Nigeria
315 to 360 km

A large luxury saloon. Battery swapping is not available in Nigeria, and parts must come from China.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦37,779,048
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦388,170
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦601,500
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦43,816,719
Customs without the exemption would be
₦15,954,877

Based on 26 export listings (3,000 to 102,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Xiaomi SU7
Photo: S5A-0043, CC BY 4.0
22

2024 to 2025 Xiaomi SU7

Max 101 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦51m

Range ₦43.5m to ₦54.4m

Without the exemption

₦68.8m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$32,326
Battery
101 kWh
China range (CLTC)
800 km
Est. in Nigeria
480 to 545 km

Very fast and in high demand. Xiaomi does not sell cars outside China yet, so there is no local support.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦44,739,184
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦457,772
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦706,241
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦50,951,197
Customs without the exemption would be
₦18,589,750

Based on 8 export listings (10,000 to 64,500 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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XPeng X9
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
23

2024 to 2025 XPeng X9

84.5 kWh (China market) · 7 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦51m

Range ₦47.2m to ₦54.5m

Without the exemption

₦68.9m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$32,379
Battery
84.5 kWh
China range (CLTC)
610 km
Est. in Nigeria
365 to 415 km

A seven-seat electric people carrier, useful for families, hotels and executive transport.

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Car price in China
₦44,812,536
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦458,505
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦707,349
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦51,026,390
Customs without the exemption would be
₦18,617,526

Based on 11 export listings (27,000 to 96,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Tesla Model S
Photo: Dllu, CC BY-SA 4.0
24

2018 to 2024 Tesla Model S

100 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦51.7m

Range ₦42.4m to ₦92.6m

Without the exemption

₦69.8m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$32,836
Battery
100 kWh
China range (CLTC)
715 km
Est. in Nigeria
425 to 485 km

Prices vary widely because listings run from 2018 to 2024 cars. Older cars cost less but check battery health carefully.

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Car price in China
₦45,445,024
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦464,830
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦716,870
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦51,674,725
Customs without the exemption would be
₦18,856,972

Based on 17 export listings (14,600 to 166,600 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Zeekr 009
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC BY-SA 4.0
25

2023 to 2024 Zeekr 009

116 kWh (China market) · 6 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦58.6m

Range ₦52.5m to ₦63.8m

Without the exemption

₦79.2m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$37,735
Battery
116 kWh
China range (CLTC)
702 km
Est. in Nigeria
420 to 480 km

A luxury people carrier popular for executive transport. Large, heavy and expensive to insure.

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Car price in China
₦52,225,240
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦532,632
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦818,913
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦58,624,785
Customs without the exemption would be
₦21,423,739

Based on 11 export listings (36,000 to 140,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Tesla Model X
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0
26

2019 to 2024 Tesla Model X

100 kWh (China market) · 5 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦59.3m

Range ₦43.1m to ₦113.9m

Without the exemption

₦80.1m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$38,177
Battery
100 kWh
China range (CLTC)
552 km
Est. in Nigeria
330 to 375 km

A big, fast family SUV. The falcon-wing doors and air suspension are expensive to repair, so budget for that.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦52,836,968
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦538,750
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦828,116
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦59,251,834
Customs without the exemption would be
₦21,655,310

Based on 28 export listings (6,000 to 223,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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NIO ES8
Photo: JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0
27

2025 to 2026 NIO ES8

102 kWh, 2025 on (China market) · 7 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦63.2m

Range ₦58.7m to ₦75.8m

Without the exemption

₦85.5m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$40,984
Battery
102 kWh
China range (CLTC)
635 km
Est. in Nigeria
380 to 430 km

A seven-seat SUV from the new 2025 generation, so nearly new and priced to match.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦56,721,856
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦577,599
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦886,590
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦63,234,045
Customs without the exemption would be
₦23,126,017

Based on 14 export listings (400 to 97,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Porsche Taycan
Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0
28

2021 to 2024 Porsche Taycan

79.2 kWh (China market) · 4 seats

Landed in Lagos, with the EV exemption

₦90.8m

Range ₦82.7m to ₦111.9m

Without the exemption

₦122.8m

Duty, levy and VAT added

Price in China
$60,408
Battery
79.2 kWh
China range (CLTC)
414 km
Est. in Nigeria
245 to 280 km

A true sports car. Parts and repairs are very expensive, and the duty exemption only applies to cars valued under $100,000.

See the full cost breakdown
Car price in China
₦83,604,672
Export handling and dealer fees
₦1,038,000
Shipping to Lagos
₦3,460,000
Marine insurance
₦846,427
Customs duty, levies and VAT
₦1,291,175
Port clearing and terminal charges
₦400,000
Registration and papers
₦150,000
Total, with the EV exemption
₦90,790,274
Customs without the exemption would be
₦33,302,957

Based on 12 export listings (13,000 to 120,000 km; pure-electric listings with this battery only) checked 01/10/2026. See the listings.

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Before you buy a used EV from China

  • Get a battery health reportAsk the exporter for a state-of-health reading from a diagnostic tool. Mileage alone tells you little about the battery.
  • Apply for the exemption certificateThe duty and VAT waiver needs an Import Duty Exemption Certificate from the Federal Ministry of Finance before the car arrives.
  • Plan your chargingChina-market cars have GB/T sockets. Buy a GB/T home charger or a tested adaptor before you rely on public chargers.
  • Check the software languageSome cars can be switched to English; some cannot. Ask before paying.
  • Expect Customs to value the car itselfCustoms uses its own VIN valuation, which can differ from what you paid. Duty-based figures can move as a result.
  • Use a reputable exporterPay through traceable channels, ask for the condition report and photographs, and confirm the export paperwork.

How we calculate

The car's price plus export fees gives the FOB value; adding shipping and insurance gives CIF. Customs charges duty and the NAC levy on CIF, a surcharge on the duty, the ECOWAS levy on CIF and CISS on FOB, then VAT on the lot. Under the EV exemption duty, levy and VAT are zero. We then add Lagos port clearing and registration. The “typical” figure uses the middle of the listed prices; the range uses the cheapest and dearest listings we saw.

ItemAppliesValueSource
Export handling and dealer fees in ChinaAlways750 USDAutoCango listing fee breakdown (Leapmotor T03)
Marine insuranceAlways1 % of FOBNot recorded(estimate)
Naira per US dollarAlways1,384 NGNNaira Today: exchange rates, 1 October 2026
Port clearing, agent and terminal charges in LagosAlways400,000 NGNThe Clearing Agent: cost of clearing cars in Nigeria 2026
Registration and papersAlways150,000 NGNNot recorded(estimate)
Shipping, China to Lagos (RoRo)Always2,500 USDShipit: Shipping a car to Nigeria, costs and port tips (2026)
CISSWith exemption1 % of FOBGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
Import dutyWith exemption0 % of CIFPRNigeria: Customs rolls out guidelines on duty waivers for CNG and electric vehicles (31/07/2026)
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)With exemption0.5 % of CIFGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
NAC levyWith exemption0 % of CIFThisDay: Customs begins green tax, slashes import levy on vehicles (03/07/2026)
SurchargeWith exemption7 % of dutyGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
VATWith exemption0 % of the totalPRNigeria: Customs rolls out guidelines on duty waivers for CNG and electric vehicles (31/07/2026)
CISSWithout exemption1 % of FOBGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
Import dutyWithout exemption20 % of CIFGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
ECOWAS levy (ETLS)Without exemption0.5 % of CIFGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
NAC levyWithout exemption5 % of CIFGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
SurchargeWithout exemption7 % of dutyGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)
VATWithout exemption7.5 % of the totalGuazi: Nigeria used car import duty 2026 and landed cost (updated 27/08/2026)

Estimates, not financial advice. Rates change; we update them as Customs publishes changes. Confirm costs with your clearing agent before you buy.