EKO HOT BLOG reports that two years after the launch of the first locally assembled electric vehicle in Nigeria, only about 200 units have been sold. This has raised doubts about the government’s target of increasing the percentage of electric vehicles in Nigeria to 7.50% by 2025.

The government has said that it is committed to promoting electric vehicles as a way to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. However, there are a number of challenges that need to be addressed before electric vehicles can become more widely adopted in Nigeria.

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One of the biggest challenges is the lack of charging infrastructure. There are currently only a handful of electric vehicle charging stations in Nigeria, and they are mostly concentrated in major cities. This makes it difficult for people who own electric vehicles to travel long distances.

Another challenge is the high cost of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are typically more expensive than gasoline-powered vehicles, and this can be a barrier for many potential buyers.

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The government has said that it is working to address these challenges, but it is unclear how quickly they can be overcome. In the meantime, it is likely that the adoption of electric vehicles in Nigeria will remain slow.

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