House of Reps Proposes Regulations for Electric Vehicle Imports

The House of Representatives has proposed a transparent regulatory framework for the importation of electric cars and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, following a motion by Lagos lawmaker Ademorin Kuye. The framework aims to connect government incentives to investments in local servicing, technical training, and refueling facilities.

Kuye emphasized that companies importing clean-energy vehicles should possess the technical capacity and infrastructure to support their products, rather than relying solely on import duty concessions. The motion highlighted Nigeria's policies promoting clean transportation technologies as part of its energy transition and economic diversification agenda.

The House urged the Federal Government to establish a licensing and approval framework for the commercial importation of these vehicles, requiring companies to meet eligibility standards, including the establishment of certified service centers and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Importers would also need to demonstrate investments in charging infrastructure and after-sales service plans.