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Plug-in hybrid sales quadruple in one year in SA

20th February 2026

     

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Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) nearly quadrupled in South Africa in 2025. The number of vehicles sold jumped from 738 units in 2024 to 2 810. Unlike traditional hybrids, which rely entirely on the engine and braking to charge, PHEVs can be plugged into the grid.

This allows for pure electric driving on short trips, effectively acting as an electric vehicle until the petrol engine is needed for longer hauls. The Automotive Business Council (naamsa) says the jump in sales is because of new entrants to the market in 2025 offering more affordable plug-in models.

The Haval H6 PHEV was the best-selling plug-in hybrid, with 448 units sold at around R800 000, followed by the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV, at R600 000, according to naamsa and Lightstone. Traditional hybrids still dominate South Africa’s new energy vehicle market, with 12 818 sold in 2025, down slightly from 13 616 in 2024.

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