The electric vehicle industry in Nigeria is rapidly evolving, driven by private innovators, shifting policies, and growing awareness.
As the world pivots away from fossil fuels, these companies are positioning Nigeria to be part of the green mobility revolution.
Below are some of the key EV assemblers in Nigeria, who they are, what they’re doing, and why they matter.
1. Dr. Sam Faleye — SAGLEV (Saglev Electromobility Company Limited)
Who is he?
Dr. Sam (Gbenga) Faleye is the Chairman & CEO of SAGLEV, a pioneering name in Nigeria’s EV assembly space.
Under his leadership, SAGLEV is not just assembling vehicles; it’s aiming to transform the automotive and mobility ecosystem.
What is SAGLEV doing?
* SAGLEV is focused on assembling fully electric vehicles (EVs) in Nigeria.
* It has an EV plant in Imota (Ikorodu, Lagos), which currently has a capacity of about 2,500 vehicles/year on one shift. The facility is designed to scale up to 10,000 per year with more shifts.
* The company’s portfolio includes multiple models: luxury EVs, off-road SUVs (e.g. M‑Hero 917), commercial ride‑hail and utility vehicles, etc.
2. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma — Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)
Who is he?
Innocent Chukwuma Nwala is the founder of Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), headquartered in Nnewi, Anambra State. He is a long‑standing pioneer in indigenous automobile manufacturing in Nigeria.
What is IVM doing in EVs?
* IVM has unveiled its first locally produced electric vehicle.
* It offers a range of EV models including the IVM Link, EX02, EX01, etc., with varying features and ranges (≈ 200‑400 km depending on model).
* Their strategy includes flexibility: producing EVs, but also vehicles running on CNG, petrol, diesel, etc., depending on customer needs.
3. Chidi Ajaere — Jet Systems
Who is he?
Chidi Ajaere is the founder (or one of the leading figures) of Jet Systems Automobile Industries Limited. Jet Systems is one of the faster‐moving names in Nigeria’s EV and auto assembly sector.
What Jet Systems is doing
* They’ve developed and introduced the JET EV, a fully locally assembled electric vehicle.
* Their product lineup also includes vans, ambulances, commercial vehicles. They aim to serve both public & private sector needs.
* They won the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) “Electric Vehicle Company of the Year” award in 2023.
4. Prince Mustapha Audu — Electric Motor Vehicle Company (EMVC)
As of the time of this research, there is limited confirmed public information that EMVC is actively assembling EVs or the scale thereof.
What we know
* EMVC is claimed among EV assemblers in some listings, presumably with plans or aspirations to enter the EV assembly space.
* There is sparse data on actual EV models, production capacity, or operational plants specifically for EVs under Prince Mustapha Audu.
5. Tolu Williams — Siltech
Limited verifiable public data presently that confirms Siltech is assembling EVs in Nigeria at scale under Tolu Williams.
6. Kelechi Orji — Roxette Motors
Again, current public evidence on Roxette Motors’ EV assembly is limited.
What is known
* Roxette Motors appears in lists of indigenous automakers / assemblers.
* But there is little recent coverage of EV‑specific models, production capacity, or factory operations under that name for EVs.
7. Sunil Vaswani — Stallion Group
8. Chief Diana Chen — CIG Motors
Similarly, public information specifically tying CIG Motors under Chief Diana Chen to EV assembly at scale is scarce.
Far Beyond The Cars
Nigeria’s EV assembly sector is in its early but crucial stage. Players like SAGLEV, Innoson, and Jet Systems are already making footprints. Others listed are either planning, positioning, or possibly transitioning.
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The real impact will come if multiple companies can scale, compete, and collaborate — leveraging local talent, forging strong policy support, and building infrastructure.
If done well, Nigeria could become not just a consumer of electric vehicles but a hub for EV assembly, innovation, and even export in Africa.
