Traditional hybrid sales start declining in SA
New vehicle sales in 2025 and early 2026 in South Africa suggest the allure of traditional or closed-loop hybrids is starting to wear off among local car buyers.
Often referred to as "self-charging" hybrids in manufacturers' marketing, these...
Record sales for plug-in hybrid EVs in South Africa
As was the case with South Africa's fully electric car sales, March 2026 was a record month for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in the country.
According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South...
BYD has not shared sales numbers after more than two years in South Africa
Over two and a half years since it launched in South Africa, Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant BYD has yet to share any concrete local sales figures.
While BYD had started making inroads in some large markets...
BYD leaning on battery power to outwit its Chinese rivals in South Africa
While many Chinese carmakers have entered the South African market in recent years, only one has come to local shores without any conventional petrol-only or diesel-only models.
After a quiet start two years ago, the...
South Africa's sub-R1 million plug-in hybrid round-up
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are taking South Africa by storm in 2025, with several new models priced much lower than what was on offer in the past few years.
PHEVs combine the low-cost and zero-emission benefits of fully electric vehicles (EVs)...
Ford launching plug-in hybrid Ranger — with backup power capability
Ford Australia has announced it will add a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model to its Ranger bakkie line-up in early 2025.
The carmaker said the Ranger PHEV will combine electric driving capability with the...