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With fuel prices set to rise again, inflation expected to climb and borrowing costs increasing, electric and hybrid vehicles could offer South African consumers a way to reduce their monthly transport costs.
ELECTRIC CARS

Could EVs be South Africa’s answer to rising fuel, power and borrowing costs?

Are rising costs starting to tip the maths in an EV's favour?

  • Ashley Lechman
7 min read
Rising electricity and fuel costs are changing how South Africans think about energy and transport, with solar power and electric vehicles increasingly viewed as ways to protect household budgets.
CONSUMER

Why South Africans are going green — and it’s not just about the planet

From their driveways to their rooftops, South Africans are doing the maths on energy costs.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Discover how affordability is reshaping consumer behaviour in South Africa's automotive sector, as Cars.co.za releases its 2026 Industry Report. Insights on emerging market trends and the rise of Chinese brands could redefine dealer strategies for sustainable growth.
CARSCOZA

Affordability reshapes South Africa’s car market as Chinese brands gain ground

The badge on the bonnet is becoming less important than what the car costs to run.

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
Industry reports indicated that South Africa currently features roughly 445 distinct charging sites housing more than 650 individual public chargers and around 1,200 connectors.
EV TECHNOLOGY

South Africa’s EV market expands as public charging network grows

South Africa’s new-energy vehicle sales are rising, while the country’s public charging network continues to expand. Industry figures show hybrids and plug-in hybrids remain the…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read