PHEV Sales Beat BEV Sales In South Africa For The First Time Ever - CleanTechnica

In the first half of 2025, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) outsold battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in South Africa for the first time, with 788 PHEVs sold compared to 570 BEVs. This marks a significant increase from 2024, when 737 PHEVs were sold—double the 368 units sold in 2023—though PHEVs still represent only 0.14% of total vehicle sales in the country. The surge in PHEV sales is largely attributed to new model introductions from Chinese manufacturers like Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, and Haval. Chery alone accounted for 27% of PHEV sales in H1 2025, while BMW maintained a leading 48% market share. These newer PHEVs offer electric ranges exceeding 100 km, a notable improvement over older models with ranges below 40 km, making them more appealing to South African consumers, especially