PHEV Sales Up 280% In 2025 In South Africa, While HEVs Down 6% As Chinese Brands Grow Market Share - CleanTechnica

In 2025, South Africa experienced a significant surge in plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, which increased by 280% compared to 2024, rising from 738 to 2,808 units sold. This growth occurred amid a 16% overall increase in new vehicle sales, with PHEVs capturing a 0.47% market share. Conversely, traditional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) sales declined by 6%, dropping from 13,552 units in 2024 to 12,751 in 2025. The rise in PHEV popularity is largely driven by the availability of more affordable models with longer electric ranges, particularly from Chinese manufacturers such as Great Wall Motors (GWM) and Chery, who dominate the top-selling PHEV models in the country. Great Wall Motors’ Haval H6 PHEV led the market with 448 units sold, nearly matching its HEV counterpart’s 512 units, indicating a consumer