It is no secret that Nigerians love an affluent lifestyle, especially with their cars. When you stand by the roadside, you get to see several kinds of vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Honda, etc. One car that has come into Nigeria that so many people are still sceptical about is Tesla.
Tesla vehicles are the next big thing is they have taken the world by storm over the last decade. Many Nigerians don’t think that it is possible to use a Tesla vehicle in Nigeria for several reasons. Notwithstanding, there are Tesla vehicles in Nigeria today and they are worth every penny spent. How much does it cost to own a Tesla vehicle in Nigeria today? Continue reading to find out.
How Much is a Tesla Vehicle in Nigeria?
Tesla vehicles are produced by Tesla Inc., a company that was established by Elon Musk in 2003. All the vehicles from this company run on electrical energy. So how much does it cost to own a Tesla vehicle in Nigeria? There are several models of Tesla vehicles available in Nigeria today. We have made a list of these vehicles and their prices below:
- Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD 2022: From N22.2 million
- Tesla Cybertruck Single Motor RWD 2021: From N17.8 million
- Tesla Cybertruck Single Motor RWD 2022: From N17.7 million
- Tesla Cybertruck Tri Motor AWD 2022: From N31 million
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2020: From N19.8 million
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2021: From N20.9 million
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range 2022: From N22.6 million
- Tesla Model 3 Performance 2020: From N23.5 million
- Tesla Model 3 Performance 2021: From N24.4 million
- Tesla Model 3 Performance 2022: From N26.2 million
- Tesla Model 3 Standard Plus 2022: From N19.5 million
- Tesla Model 3 Standard Range 2022: From N22.1 million
- Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020: From N16.2 million
- Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2021: From N16.9 million
- Tesla Model S Long Range 2020: From N35.5 million
- Tesla Model S Long Range 2022: From N42.2 million
- Tesla Model S Long Range Plus 2021:From N30.8 million
- Tesla Model S Performance 2020: From N44.4 million
- Tesla Model S Performance 2021: From N40.8 million
- Tesla Model S Plaid 2021: From N53.3 million
- Tesla Model S Plaid 2022: From N57.7 million
- Tesla Model S Plaid Plus 2021: From N62.2 million
- Tesla Model X Long Range 2020: From N37.7 million
- Tesla Model X Long Range 2021: From N44.4 million
- Tesla Model X Long Range 2022: From N46.6 million
- Tesla Model X Long Range Plus 2021: From N35.5 million
- Tesla Model X Performance 2020: From N46.6 million
- Tesla Model X Performance 2021: From N44.4 million
- Tesla Model X Plaid 2021: From N53.3 million
- Tesla Model X Plaid 2022: From N53.3 million
- Tesla Model Y Long Range 2021: From N22.2 million
- Tesla Model Y Long Range 2022: From N26 million
- Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 2021: From N22.2 million
- Tesla Model Y Performance 2021: From N26.6 million
- Tesla Model Y Performance 2022: From N28.4 million
- Tesla Model Y Standard Range 2021: From N18.6 million
- Tesla Model Y Standard Range 2022: From N21.4 million
- Tesla Roadster 2022: From N90 million
PRICES LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 14, 2022.
Note that the prices of these cars are quite volatile because of several factors such as government policies, location, and vendor. We will update this post once we notice a change in prices. With this out of the way, let’s learn more about Tesla vehicles.
About Tesla
A group of engineers established Tesla in 2003 and they aimed to prove that people could drive electric vehicles without breaking the bank. According to them, the cars will be quicker, better, and more interesting to drive than their gasoline counterparts.
Tesla now builds all-electric vehicles with an intent to be infinitely scalable in terms of generating clean energy. The company believes that the world needs to move from cars that run on fossil fuels to cars that produce zero emissions. Tesla produces its vehicles at the company factory in Fremont in California as well as in Gigafactory Shanghai. The company also creates several energy solutions such as Power pack, Solar Roof, and Powerwall to help its customers manage the generation, storage, and consumption of renewable energy.
Special Features of Tesla Vehicles
Model 3 Clean Dashboard
Tesla makes use of a crisp edge-to-edge design that is built around a screen. This design has just about everything that a regular car has on its dashboard. The interior of the Tesla Model 3 is functional, superbly sleek, and minimalistic. This dashboard offers the user a clear view of the road to ensure that it maintains dynamism.
Battery Design
One look at the Tesla battery design, and you can tell that it isn’t a simple one. The car is manufactured on a difficult assembly line made up of multiple batteries and wires. Tesla makes use of a clean combination that aids performance and an impressive range. According to Business Insider, Tesla makes its battery packs together with Panasonic.
Ageless Design
The interiors of all Tesla vehicles are futuristic while the exterior designs are aeronautic and dynamic, perfect for the future. Franz von Holzhausen, the head designer at Tesla, and Elon Musk have emphasized that it doesn’t cost extra to produce more beautiful Tesla cars.
Frequent Upgrades
When you own a Tesla, it is very similar to owning a smartphone. We all know that you can easily upgrade your smartphone overnight and enjoy the new features in the morning. This is exactly how a Tesla works. There are frequent software updates that provide access to the most recent features of your vehicle. Also, you can access your Tesla vehicle’s basic features via the app.
Wrapping Up
Now, you know that you can purchase a Tesla vehicle in Nigeria. We have shown you a list of Tesla vehicles available and their prices in this post. In the concluding section, we showed you some of the special features of Tesla vehicles.
