BEV Listings in South Africa’s Used Vehicle Market up 63% Year on Year (January to June 2025) - CleanTechnica

Between January and June 2025, South Africa’s used battery electric vehicle (BEV) market experienced significant growth, with BEV listings increasing by 63% year-on-year and sold BEVs rising by 65%. This expansion is driven primarily by the introduction of new BEV models and variants that address consumer needs, leading to increased advert views, supply, and sales. Notably, the Volvo EX30 emerged as the most sold BEV during this period, reflecting its strong presence in the new BEV market over the past two years. The average sold price of BEVs was about 5% lower than the average listing price, indicating active price negotiations between buyers and sellers. Despite this growth, South Africa’s BEV market remains constrained by high import duties and taxes, which are higher for electric vehicles (25%) than for petrol and diesel vehicles (18%). This has historically limited BEV availability to premium models priced well above R1 million, making them inaccessible to most buyers seeking vehicles