NASENI CEO Meets With Chairman Of Chery In China To Explore Partnerships On EVs, Local Assembly

NASENI CEO Khalil Halilu meets with Chairman of Chery in China to explore partnerships on EVs and local assembly.

Founded in 1997, Chery a state-owned company, is one of the world’s top Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers.

During his visit, NASENI boss checked out Jetour T1 plug-in SUV and Luxeed R7, an electric SUV Coupe. 

NASENI boss said Nigeria and Africa must not be left behind in its push for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).

He said over 14 million EVs were sold globally in 2023, adding that they’ll make up 60% of all new car sales by 2030.

A delegation from Nigeria’s National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), led by its Executive Vice Chairman and CEO, Mr. Khalil Halilu, has visited Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. in China.

Founded in 1997, Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., a state-owned company founded by the Chinese government, is one of the world’s top Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers.

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During the visit, Khalil Halilu met with Mr. Tongyue Yin, the founder, Chairman, and President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., to explore partnerships on Electric Vehicles and local assembly.

“In China, I met with Mr. Tongyue Yin, Chairman of Chery, one of the world’s top EV manufacturers, to explore partnerships on EVs and local assembly.. I’m optimistic about the #InfinitePossibilities ahead for Nigeria’s smart mobility sector.”

According to NASENI boss, Nigeria and Africa must not be left behind in its push for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) as “over 14 million EVs were sold globally in 2023 and by 2030, they’ll make up 60% of all new car sales.”

“Africa must not be left behind. While our purchasing power today is low-to-moderate, but rising urban demand signals a huge market opportunity.”

During his visit, NASENI boss checked out some models, including Jetour T1, a plug-in hybrid SUV from Chinese manufacturer Chery’s Jetour marque, as well as Luxeed R7, an electric SUV coupe developed by Huawei and Chery.

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