Hybrid and electric car sales increase 88% in South Africa, with one big shift
South Africans are increasingly adopting hybrids that can charge their batteries from an external source, as opposed to so-called “self-charging” hybrids.
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South Africa’s secret best-selling electric car
While not yet reported in Naamsa’s data, this EV has potentially doubled South Africa’s electric car sales in two months.
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Electric cars are taking off in South Africa
In just three months, sales of fully-electric cars in South Africa have exceeded the previous annual record tally.
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BYD | BYD Dolphin Surf | car dealerships | Chery | Chery Q | Motoring
Two Chinese car makers send a warning to Chery and GWM in South Africa
BYD and Geely have launched dozens of new dealers in 2026, including in small towns and cities.
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BYD | charge point operators (CPOs) | Electric car charging | electric cars | electric vehicles (EVs) | Motoring
Chinese plug-in hybrids becoming a new villain for EV drivers in South Africa
Few things annoy EV drivers in a hurry as much as a plug-in hybrid charging on a fast DC charger at a location that primarily serves long-distance travellers.
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Ramaphosa says Chinese will build electric car charging networks in South Africa
South Africa’s president said the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition was finalising a comprehensive EV programme so that “manufacturers can come to the fore”.
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BYD | BYD Dolphin Surf | BYD Flash charging | Chinese car brands | Chinese car manufacturers | Motoring
Chinese company changing how South Africans think about electric cars
Despite unreliable grid power and consumer skepticism over battery life and range, BYD is convincing many motorists that electric cars are feasible in South Africa.
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Surging fuel prices boost BYD’s international sales
The automaker’s sales outside of China jumped 71% last month from a year earlier.
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BMW | BYD | BYD Dolphin Surf | Changan | Chinese cars | Motoring
BYD beats BMW and Volvo in record month for electric car sales in South Africa
BYD accounted for 81% of the EVs sold in South Africa in March 2026, which was the first month it reported sales figures to Naamsa.
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Cheapest electric car launched in South Africa for R340,000
China’s top-selling car is officially available in South Africa and undercuts the BYD Dolphin Surf by R2,000, while offering nearly 100km more range.