By Theodore Opara

Tim Motors Nigeria has unveiled plans to establish stations in several cities across the country to provide after sales support for electric vehicles. This follows its recent introduction of Geely Galaxy new energy vehicles into Nigeria, under a sole distributorship arraignment with Geely Auto, one of China’s major force in the country’s transition to new-energy mobility.

The Chief Executive Officer of Tim Motors Nigeria, Leon Zhan, who revealed this in an interview with the media in Lagos on Friday, during a special vehicle test-drive session, also said the company has put infrastructure in place to facilitate local vehicle assembly in the country.

According to him, the decision by the company to introduce electric vehicles has been properly thought through and it includes providing a robust after sales support to customers across the country. He added that the company was aware of customers concerns about after sales support, local availability of parts and access to power to charge their vehicles.

These issues, he explained, informed its decision to establish a special partnership arrangement to address customer issues and provide support centres across major cities in Nigeria.

“Many people ask how long and how far is it for them to get support if their EV cars have issues. This is why we have designed a system whereby we work with partners who will handle such. We have 10 already. We will have some in major cities like Abuja, Kano and Port-Harcourt in the coming months,” he said.

Zhan further revealed that Tim Motors has a plan whereby people who purchase their vehicles can easily get support within a five-kilometre radius of their residence or offices. He added that the company has a professional team in China that dedicated to source and deliver parts for their vehicles in Nigeria.

The CEO opined that the future of energy vehicles is very bright in Nigeria, especially given the concerns about fuel costs and the current low penetration rate of electric vehicles in the country.

He further revealed that more Geely Galaxy brands would be introduced in the coming months, stating that the EX2, EX5 and EX5 EM-I were just the first brands being brought into the market. He added that the technology of Chinese electric vehicles were better than those from many other major auto manufacturers and yet are 20 to 30 per cent more affordable.

It will be recalled that Tim Motors recently introduced three Geely Galaxy models, the EX5 EM-i, the EX5, and the EX2, designed to meet diverse customer needs across the Nigerian market.

The EX5 EM-i is a smart family SUV that combines petrol and electric power for extended driving range of more than 1000km, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions. For Nigerian families who want to spend less time at the fuel station and more time on the road, the EX5 EM-i delivers. The EX5 is a value-focused mid-size SUV with a premium, tech-forward interior and over 430 km of driving range. The EX2 is an all-electric subcompact hatchback built for the realities of city life. Affordable, intuitive to drive, and remarkably efficient, it is the answer for commuters tired of fuel queues and rising running costs.

Geely, which owns globally recognised brands including Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Lotus, has built a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and intelligent vehicle technologies across both New Energy Vehicle (NEV) and Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) markets. It ranks seventh globally by annual vehicle sales, with over 3.4 million units sold, placing it among the world’s most successful automotive manufacturers. Its footprint continues to grow across international markets.