As Nigeria transitions toward sustainable transportation, NEV Electric Motors has unveiled the NEV T3, a next-generation electric mobility van designed specifically for African cities.

The unveiling is part of an effort by the company to develop locally engineered electric mobility solutions capable of transforming urban transportation across Nigeria and the wider African market.

Speaking at the launch, Founder and CEO Mosope Olaosebikan said the NEV T3 builds on the success of the company’s first electric mobility vehicle, the NEV T6, which has already demonstrated the practicality of electric transport in Nigerian cities.

He said the NEV T6 has already transported thousands of passengers across urban routes, helping operators significantly reduce fuel costs while eliminating tailpipe emissions.

“The success of the NEV T6 proved that electric mobility can work in Africa,” Olaosebikan said. “With the NEV T3, we are introducing a new generation vehicle engineered specifically for the realities of African cities — efficient, reliable and sustainable.”

Beyond vehicle manufacturing, NEV Electric Motors is also rapidly deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Nigeria to support the growing adoption of electric mobility.

The company has begun establishing charging stations in key urban locations and transport corridors as part of a broader strategy to build a reliable nationwide charging network capable of supporting electric vehicles at scale.

Industry observers say the combination of locally manufactured electric vehicles and expanding charging infrastructure will be critical in accelerating Nigeria’s transition away from petrol-powered transportation.

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower operating costs compared with conventional vehicles while also helping cities reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

The NEV T3 electric mobility van is designed to serve multiple applications, including passenger transport, corporate mobility, and urban logistics.

Engineered for African road conditions, the vehicle offers an efficient electric drivetrain that reduces maintenance requirements and eliminates fuel expenses while producing zero tailpipe emissions.