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Nigeria and Kenya lead Africa's push for electric vans assembled from Chinese EV kits
- Nigeria’s Saglev to assemble 18-seater electric vans locally, targeting up to 2,500 vehicles a year.
- Kenya’s Rideence Africa, with AVA, to begin local EV taxi and minibus assembly from Chinese kits.
- Kenya’s AVA and Rideence claim the new line proves Kenya can assemble EVs locally at scale.
- African EVs rely on pay-as-you-drive and lease-to-own models to ease financing.
- Africa currently has about 30,000 EVs amid a vast population of gas and diesel vehicles.
- Charging costs for EVs in Africa are still a consideration for operators.
- Nigeria’s Saglev is a joint venture between Stallion Group and Sokon Motor.
- Kenya’s AVA MD Matt Lloyd notes Kenya can assemble EVs locally at scale.
- Kenya aims to produce EVs locally to support regional markets and reduce fuel costs.
- Expanded local EV manufacturing is part of broader Africa mobility strategy.
- The push includes plans for solar-powered charging infrastructure.
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