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PHEV Sales Continue to Record Phenomenal Growth in South Africa
Plug-in hybrids are the hottest thing in South Africa right now in terms of sales growth. Sales of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were up 280% in 2025 compared with sales figures from 2024.
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Plug‑in hybrid sales surged in South Africa, rising 280 % in 2025 versus 2024. A NAAMSA quarterly review showed PHEVs as the fastest‑growing segment in Q1 2026, jumping 430 % from 241 units in Q1 2025 to 1,277 units. By contrast, battery‑electric sales grew 97 % to 544 units, while conventional plug‑less hybrids fell 7 % to 2,764 units. Despite the rapid growth, new‑energy vehicles remain a small share of the market, which continues to be dominated by internal‑combustion models. Overall vehicle sales are climbing, with some monthly totals reaching decade‑high levels.
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