Electric vehicle charging stations are quietly becoming part of Nigeria’s transport landscape, with a small but growing network of chargers emerging, challenging the long-standing dominance of petrol and diesel.
According to 6Wresearch, Nigeria’s electric vehicle market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 6.8% between 2025 and 2031.
Nigeria’s push toward electric mobility is influenced by policy signals and climate commitments.
Under the Energy Transition Plan, the federal government aims to reach net-zero emissions by 2060 by cutting transport emissions, introducing a 10 percent biofuel blend by 2030, and transitioning fully to electric vehicles by 2060
This is also backed by the Federal Government’s National Action Plan for the Development of Electric Vehicles, with the target of the plan being to achieve at least 30% local production of electric vehicles by 2032, a goal that places charging infrastructure at the heart of the transition.
As Nigeria moves toward cleaner transport, key individuals and companies are playing a defining role in how fast electric mobility can take hold with early EV charging networks.
Here are the owners of electric vehicle charging stations who are positioning themselves for the next phase of Nigeria’s transport evolution.
VOLTA-EV, is a technology-driven company accelerating Nigeria’s transition to sustainable transportation, founded in 2017 and based in Lagos.
The company designs and manufactures electric vehicles with long-range battery storage optimized for the Nigerian environment. Its flagship EV concept, the Quantum 1, is aimed at being both affordable and stylish for the local market.
VOLTA-EV employs both Nigerian and international staff in its Lagos factory, combining local expertise with global knowledge in automotive design, digital systems, and manufacturing. The company represents one of Nigeria’s earliest efforts to build a homegrown EV ecosystem, including plans for domestic assembly and a nationwide charging network.
Ikpeme James, co-founder, has a background in IT and digital transformation. He currently serves as Information Technology Operations Manager at TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria and previously held roles as Chief Digital Officer and Digital Projects Executive within the company.
His early career included web solutions and IT management roles at K-Interactive and Zeesoft Limited. James holds a postgraduate diploma in Digital Media from Pan-Atlantic University and a master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Digital Business Transformation from Rome Business School Nigeria.
Peter Ayenoto, co-founder, is a software engineer. He has held leadership roles including Software Engineering Lead at Summit Bank Ltd, Program Director at Netpoc Inc., and Head of IT and Emerging Markets at Voltage & Wattage Limited. He holds a master’s degree in Management with Project Management from BPP University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Computer and Information Science from Lead City University.
The founders are driving VOLTA-EV’s mission to provide the infrastructure necessary for electric mobility to thrive across the country.
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