EV24 signs tripartite mobility service deal

October 15, 2025

Dear subscriber, not all innovation in the EV space is technical. Business models too are evolving. That includes online sales, as we report today. Meanwhile, competition is heating up in the markets for hybrids and luxury SUVs. Regards, Brian Ambani

Online electric vehicle seller EV24 has launched an integrated electric mobility service in Nigeria. Under the deal, EV24 will supply EVs, Jubaili Bros will lead installation of charging infrastructure, and Illigo will handle remote monitoring, solar-powered microgrid integration, and online payments via its proprietary charger management platform.

  • Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest markets, has struggled with EV sales due to high prices, unreliable power supply and inadequate charging infrastructure. This collaboration offers EV buyers key services under one roof. 

  • Across Africa, solar power is emerging as a major enabler for charging infrastructure. Solar energy will be crucial in countries with unreliable power supply like Nigeria. 

  • Our take: Africa is ready for an Amazon or Alibaba for EVs to make the importation process easier… Read more (2 min)

US automaker Ford has only exported 385 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) since December 2024. The Ranger is the only Ford model with a PHEV drivetrain and is exclusively made in South Africa. It has received mixed reviews due to its high price and relatively limited feature set, especially compared to value-oriented Chinese alternatives.

  • The low demand for the Ranger PHEV highlights the stiff competition in the new energy vehicle market. Chinese PHEVs like the BYD Shark and GWM Cannon Alpha are cheaper and offer more features than the Ranger PHEV.  

  • Demand for PHEVs is surging in Africa, with sales outpacing those of fully electric vehicles in some regions, though the overall market share remains small.

  • Our take: The Chinese lead in the African EV market could become unassailable if they continue to cut prices… Read more (2 min)

Chinese electric vehicle automaker XPeng has signed new partnerships with major distributors in Morocco and Tunisia, marking its latest African expansion. They include SMEIA, Morocco’s largest luxury car distributor, and XP Cars Tunisia. The company is expanding its presence across North Africa following its entry into the Egyptian market in June.

  • XPeng’s expansion challenges Zeekr’s market dominance by offering advanced EVs at more competitive prices. Its broader regional reach could attract buyers beyond the premium market.

  • North Africa’s decent infrastructure and incomes are attracting luxury car makers including Tesla. Meanwhile, South Africa’s market remains in the hands of established brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo and Porsche.

  • Our take: The markets XPeng has chosen are indicative of its global growth ambitions… Read more (2 min)

EV experts meet in Ethiopia to discuss the future trajectory of e-mobility in Africa

Events

📅 Attend the NEV Summit in South Africa (Oct 22)

📅 Join EV experts at Auto Tech Expo in Egypt (Oct 24)

📅 Register for Renewable Energy Forum Africa happening in Ghana (Dec 3)

Jobs

👨🏻‍💼 Apply for Shift EV’s Head of Customer Success (Egypt)

💻 Become a Graphics Designer at Dodai (Ethiopia)

👩🏻‍💼 Join MAX as a Maintenance Fleet Officer (Nigeria)

Various 

⚡ Kenya launches Safiri Electric Program to accelerate e-mobility transition

🚘 Leapmotor C10 REEV debuts in South Africa

📖 Read about GridCars’s CEO opinion on Africa’s e-mobility future

Seen on LinkedIn 

Hezbon Mose, Kenya's Country Director of Ampersand, says, “Ethiopia hasn’t fully banned ICE 4-wheelers or buses yet—but the policy direction is crystal clear. EVs are the future and a priority.”