From 4000 to 25000: The African electric vehicle market is starting to grow, and second-hand new energy exports are worthy of attention

Although Africa's share of the global electric vehicle market is still limited, its growth rate has been significantly higher than that of many mature markets, indicating that Africa's automobile consumption structure is changing...

According to the latest report of the International Energy Agency (IEA), from 2023 to 2025, sales of electric vehicles in Africa will increase from approximately 4000 to nearly 25000, with a cumulative increase of 525% in the two years. Although Africa's share of the global electric vehicle market is still limited, its growth rate has been significantly higher than that of many mature markets, indicating that Africa's automobile consumption structure is changing.

Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa have become core markets

The report shows that Egypt, Morocco and South Africa together accounted for about 70% of electric vehicle sales in Africa in 2025. Among them, Egypt sold about 7900 vehicles, Morocco sold about 5500 vehicles, and South Africa sold about 3800 vehicles.

What these markets have in common are obvious: they have a relatively good economic foundation, mature import systems, and higher policy openness. They are also one of the few countries in Africa that are seriously promoting the construction of new energy transportation systems.

The International Energy Agency believes that the growth of electric vehicles in Africa is not an isolated phenomenon, but part of the global expansion of new energy sources. Global electric vehicle sales have exceeded 20 million in 2025, and are expected to further reach 23 million in 2026, accounting for about 30% of global new car sales.

The presence of China brands in Africa has increased significantly

The report specifically mentioned that China brands are expanding rapidly in the African market, especially BYD's market share has increased significantly in the past year. At the same time, the number of China's electric vehicle exports to Africa is also increasing.

As more and more China new energy vehicles enter Africa, local consumers are building their awareness of China brands, battery technology and electric vehicle use scenarios. This means that in the future, not only new cars, but also some China's new energy used and quasi-new cars may gradually open up the market.

However, the report also reminds that the current African automobile market is still highly dependent on imports of used cars from European, American and Japanese sources, so the actual penetration rate of electric vehicles is still very low. Globally, electric vehicle sales in Africa currently account for only about 0.2% of the global market. In other words, now is more of a "initial stage" than a mature explosion period.

Locally manufactured and electric two-wheeled vehicles are also advancing simultaneously

In addition to import growth, some African countries have begun to promote localized production. Morocco launched its first local electric vehicle through Neo Motors in early 2026, indicating that the region hopes to retain part of the new energy industry chain in the country.

At the same time, electrification of the East African market is not just happening in the passenger car sector. Electric motorcycles are also growing very rapidly in countries such as Kenya and Uganda, mainly due to rising oil prices and increased demand for delivery, takeout and short-distance transportation. Low-cost electric transportation is becoming a realistic choice in many emerging markets in Africa.

What really deserves attention in Africa's new energy market is not just sales growth, but the establishment of "acceptance". In the past, the African market mainly recognized Japanese used cars and European diesel vehicles, but now some consumers have begun to actively pay attention to China's new energy models. Especially in areas with high fuel prices and insufficient public transportation, the economic advantages of new energy vehicles and electric two-wheelers will become increasingly obvious.

written in the end

The African electric vehicle market is not yet a "explosion", but the direction is clear: more and more countries are using new energy as a new path to reduce fuel dependence and control transportation costs. For China's second-hand car exporters, opportunities have emerged, but the way to play cannot just stop at "selling the car." Battery testing, charging adaptation, parts supply and after-sales maintenance will become the key to determining whether orders can be sustainable in the future. The African market is changing, and what can really stay is often not the cheapest cars, but the service system that can run for a long time.

Source: Guangdong Good Car

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