Sumec Firman
Cheapest₦265,000 – ₦295,000
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Most widely sold brand with good parts supply
- Key start
- Fake or 'Generic' Firman units circulate; buy from dealers
Best for: Reliable everyday home backup
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Generator Brands: Prices Compared
Sumec Firman's 3.5kVA SPG 3500E2 is the cheapest priced option, at about ₦265,000–₦295,000, with Elepaq (₦310,000–₦380,000) and Maxmech 3kVA (₦327,000–₦420,500) close behind. Honda and Haier Thermocool Bobo cost the most, about ₦433,000–₦523,000 and ₦520,000–₦546,000, though both models are only 2.5kVA.
Updated October 20267 optionsLow confidence3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
Quick answer · October 2026
Cheapest: Sumec Firman at ₦265,000 – ₦295,000. Priciest: Haier Thermocool Bobo 2800ES (2.5kVA) at ₦520,000 – ₦546,000. (3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit)
Price comparison
| Option | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Sumec Firman Cheapest | ₦265,000 – ₦295,000 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Elepaq SV5800 / EC5800CX | ₦310,000 – ₦380,000 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Maxmech | ₦327,000 – ₦420,500 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Lutian | ₦310,000 – ₦495,000 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Honda EZ3000 (2.5kVA) | ₦432,548 – ₦523,300 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Haier Thermocool Bobo 2800ES (2.5kVA) Priciest | ₦520,000 – ₦546,000 | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
| Tiger | Not verified | 3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit |
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, October 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
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Each option at a glance
Elepaq SV5800 / EC5800CX
₦310,000 – ₦380,000
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Among the cheapest 3.5kVA-class units
- Copper-coil versions widely sold
- Labelled kVA may overstate continuous output
Best for: Lowest-cost home backup power
Lutian
₦310,000 – ₦495,000
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Copper-wound models available
- Key-start version offered
- Prices are from a January 2026 guide
Best for: Buyers wanting a sturdier budget brand
Honda EZ3000 (2.5kVA)
₦432,548 – ₦523,300
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Premium Japanese engine reputation
- Quiet, durable running
- Smaller output yet priciest per kVA
- Zit listing out of stock
Best for: Long-term users wanting durability
Tiger
Not verified
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Very cheap small units
- Easy to find in markets
- No reliable 2026 price for 3–3.5kVA
Best for: Small 'I better pass my neighbour' needs
Maxmech
₦327,000 – ₦420,500
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- 100% copper windings
- Key-start version with wheels
- Fewer dealers than Firman or Elepaq
Best for: Buyers wanting copper windings at 3kVA
Haier Thermocool Bobo 2800ES (2.5kVA)
Priciest₦520,000 – ₦546,000
3–3.5kVA petrol generator, per unit
- Backed by Haier Thermocool service network
- Key start, in stock
- Only 2.5kVA, yet among the priciest
Best for: Buyers prioritising local after-sales service
Specifications compared
| Feature | Sumec Firman | Elepaq SV5800 / EC5800CX | Lutian | Honda EZ3000 (2.5kVA) | Tiger | Maxmech | Haier Thermocool Bobo 2800ES (2.5kVA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | SPG 3500E2 | SV5800 (sold as 3.5kVA); EC5800CX | LT3600 (manual) / LT3990E | EZ3000 / EZ3000CX | Not found | RWD-5200M (manual); RWD-5200E (key start) | Bobo 2800ES |
| Rated output | 3.5kVA | Sold as 3.5kVA (EC5800CX rated 2.8kVA by Kara) | 3.2kVA | 2.5kVA (no 3–3.5kVA Honda priced) | Mainly 0.8–1.5kVA sold | 3kVA | 2.5kVA / 2kW (largest Bobo found) |
| Start | Key start | Manual | Manual or key start | Manual | Manual | Manual or key start | Key start |
| Fuel use | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) | About 1.2–1.5 L/hr at half load (typical for 3.5kVA class) |
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What to check before you buy
Check rated (continuous) output, not just the kVA on the box; budget brands often label maximum output.
Add up your loads: a 3.5kVA unit runs lights, fans, TV and a fridge, but not a 1.5HP AC comfortably.
Copper windings, key start and wheels add cost but improve durability and convenience.
At about ₦1,370–₦1,435 per litre of petrol, running 6 hours a day costs roughly ₦10,000–₦13,000 daily.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a 3.5kVA Sumec Firman generator?
Zit listed the Sumec Firman SPG 3500E2 (key start) at about ₦265,000–₦295,000 in 2026. Jumia sold smaller 2.5–2.8kVA SPG3000 units for about ₦291,000–₦383,000 in October 2026.
How much fuel does a 3.5kVA generator use?
Roughly 1.2–1.5 litres per hour at half load. With petrol at about ₦1,370–₦1,435 per litre in October 2026, six hours a day costs about ₦10,000–₦13,000.
Is Elepaq cheaper than Firman?
Not always. Jumia listed the Elepaq SV5800 '3.5kVA' at ₦320,000 in October 2026, and Kara estimates the EC5800CX at ₦310,000–₦380,000. The Sumec Firman SPG 3500E2 was about ₦265,000–₦295,000 on Zit.
Sources
How we check prices- Elepaq 3.5KVA Generator SV5800 listing — Jumia Nigeria, 2026-10
- Sumec Firman Generators Nigeria 2026: Complete Brand Review, Prices & Models — Zit Nigeria, 2026-08
- Maxmech 3.0KVA Key Starter Petrol Generator RWD-5200E listing — Zit Nigeria, 2026-10
- Haier Thermocool Bobo 2800ES 2.5KVA listing — Zit Nigeria, 2026-10
- Honda 2.5KVA Generator EZ3000CX listing — Kara Nigeria, 2026-10
- Elepaq generators price guide — Kara Nigeria, 2026
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