Geely Galaxy Launches EV Lineup in Nigeria, Partners with TIM Motors
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Geely Galaxy, a premium electric vehicle brand, has officially entered the Nigerian market through a partnership with TIM Motors.
- The company unveiled three models: the EX5 EM-i SUV with a 1000km range, the EX5 mid-size SUV with a 430km range, and the city-focused EX2 electric hatchback.
- TIM Motors will provide aftersales support, including service centers, spare parts, and warranty coverage, aiming to ease EV ownership in Nigeria.
Geely Galaxy has officially launched in Nigeria, marking its entry into the African market with a strategic partnership with TIM Motors. The brand, part of China's Geely Auto Group, aims to drive the transition to new-energy mobility in Nigeria.
At a Lagos event, Geely Galaxy unveiled three models tailored for the Nigerian market. The EX5 EM-i is a smart family SUV offering a combined petrol and electric range exceeding 1000km, designed for efficiency and reduced emissions. For urban commuters, the EX2 is an affordable, all-electric subcompact hatchback built for city life, promising lower running costs and an escape from fuel queues. A value-focused mid-size SUV, the EX5, also joins the lineup with over 430km of driving range.
Geely Galaxy's entry addresses a growing demand for electric vehicles in Nigeria, a market identified as a compelling growth area for new-energy mobility in Africa. TIM International's General Manager for the Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Leon Zhan, expressed confidence in the brand's potential. "Electric vehicles represent the future of driving in Nigeria, and we are proud to bring that future closer to Nigerian consumers," Zhan stated, highlighting the company's commitment to supporting EV ownership through financing and a comprehensive aftersales support structure. This includes a nationwide network of service centers, readily available spare parts, and warranty coverage, ensuring ease of ownership for Nigerian customers.
Electric vehicles represent the future of driving in Nigeria, and we are proud to bring that future closer to Nigerian consumers as the exclusive local partner of Geely Galaxy, a brand built on EV innovation, technology, and performance. We have financing arrangements in place to ease vehicle ownership, alongside a full aftersales support structure covering spare parts and warranty servicing.
Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.