Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025

Thursday 11 June 2026 - 07:59

By: Dakir Madiha

Morocco becomes Africa’s second largest electric vehicle market in 2025

Morocco ranked second in Africa for electric vehicle sales in 2025, with 5,500 units registered, according to data covering continental EV trends. The country accounted for 22% of Africa’s estimated 25,000 electric vehicles sold during the year, placing it behind Egypt and ahead of South Africa. The figures reflect a rapidly expanding but still limited market compared with global volumes.

Africa’s electric vehicle market remains concentrated in a small number of countries. Egypt led the continent with 7,900 sales, representing 31.6% of the total. South Africa followed with 3,800 units, or 15.2%. Together, Egypt, Morocco and South Africa accounted for 17,200 vehicles, equal to nearly 69% of all EV sales in Africa in 2025. The remaining demand was distributed across smaller markets including Ethiopia, Mauritius, Rwanda and Nigeria, each with relatively low volumes.

The market has grown sharply in recent years, rising from about 4,000 units in 2023 to 25,000 in 2025. This growth is driven largely by imports and by shifting consumer access to electric models. A significant share of vehicles entering African markets still comes from second-hand imports, mainly from Germany, Japan and the United States, which shapes the structure of national fleets and complicates distinctions between new and used registrations.

China has become the dominant force in Africa’s electric mobility expansion. In 2023, European brands accounted for around 40% of EV sales on the continent, while BYD held only 4%. By 2025, BYD alone reached 35% of regional sales, reflecting a broader shift toward Chinese manufacturers offering lower-cost electric models. Morocco has benefited from this trend through increased imports and wider model availability.

Morocco’s position is also evolving beyond consumption. The launch of the first electric model by Neo Motors in early 2026 marked an initial step toward local production. At the same time, global supply chains for lithium iron phosphate batteries continue to attract investment, reinforcing China’s central role in EV manufacturing. Despite this progress, Africa still represents a marginal share of global electric vehicle sales, with the continent accounting for less than 0.2% of the world total in 2025.

The shift carries broader energy implications. Electric vehicles contributed to reducing global oil demand by an estimated 1.7 million barrels per day in 2025. For Morocco, an energy-importing country, the transition toward electric mobility links directly to energy security, industrial development and long-term transport strategy. The country’s 5,500 EV sales position it as a leading regional player in a market still in its early stages of development.