MAX lauds Senate on petrol vehicle phase-out

Mobility and clean energy company, MAX, yesterday commended Senate’s advancement on the bill proposing the gradual phase-out of petrol-powered vehicles, which has now scaled its Second Reading.

The company also restated its commitment to Nigeria’s clean mobility future, saying the development marked a significant milestone in the nation’s transition toward sustainable, affordable, and future-ready transportation.

As Nigeria faces mounting challenges from rising fuel costs, carbon emissions, and urban congestion, this proposed legislation signals a bold step toward a cleaner, healthier, and more economically inclusive future.

Speaking on the development, Co-founder and CEO of MAX, Adetayo Bamiduro, said: “This policy direction is not only timely, it is essential. Nigeria has an opportunity to leapfrog into a green mobility future that improves public health, strengthens economic resilience, and creates millions of dignified jobs. We commend the Senate for advancing this bill and stand ready to support the next phase of implementation.”

Also speaking, Co-founder and President of MAX, Chinedu Azodoh, said the transition must be accessible, inclusive and powered by practical solutions.

He said: “The transition to clean mobility must be accessible, inclusive, and powered by practical solutions that work for everyday Nigerians. At MAX, we have already demonstrated how electric vehicles, battery swapping, and innovative financing models can lower costs for riders and businesses while reducing our collective environmental footprint. We look forward to collaborating closely with policymakers to scale this transition nationwide.”

For nearly a decade, Africa’s leading clean energy company has championed this transition, pioneering electric mobility, developing Africa’s largest EV ecosystem, and financing thousands of riders through innovative clean-energy solutions tailored to local realities.

MAX currently operates Nigeria’s largest electric vehicle fleet, supported by decentralized battery-swapping infrastructure, solar-powered charging hubs, and a financing model that enables riders to own EVs without collateral or upfront payments. The company’s work has contributed to lower emissions, improved rider earnings, and expanded economic opportunities in Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.

As Nigeria advances this defining public policy conversation, MAX remains committed to sharing data, insights, and technology to support a just and sustainable transition, one that protects livelihoods, unlocks new economic pathways, and positions Nigeria as a leader in Africa’s clean mobility revolution.