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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
New-energy vehicle sales are growing at a considerably faster rate than the overall market.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES

SA drivers ditch petrol as affordable hybrids and EVs arrive

With 23 consecutive months of growth, South Africa’s auto market is booming as affordable electric vehicles hit local showrooms.

  • Willem van de Putte
4 min read
If there was a sudden increase in BEV ownership in South Africa like the iCAUR, it does not mean the grid will collapse.
ELECTRIC CARS

Will EVs break Eskom? The surprising 10% reality

Millions of electric cars on South African roads sound like a grid nightmare, but experts say total power demand will rise by only 10% - if we charge smart.

  • Willem van de Putte
5 min read
For motorists considering making the move away from a conventional petrol or diesel vehicle, understanding the differences between NEVs is becoming increasingly important.
EV TECHNOLOGY

Why SA motoring is changing fast — and which hybrid or EV you should actually buy

This guide breaks down the differences between hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and range extenders, helping you make informed choices as the market…

  • Willem van de Putte
10 min read