A 73% jump in new-energy-vehicle sales proves South African drivers are grabbing greener options when the price is right.
Used hybrids running the show
Used hybrids running the show
- Second-hand hybrids made up 85% of all new-energy-vehicle sales in 2025.
- Used hybrid transactions hit 4,888 units, a 76% year-over-year climb.
- The locally built Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid was the top seller.
- Volvo EX30 and various Toyota and Lexus models also moved well.
- Used BEV sales grew 55%, but from a much tinier base.
- Charging infrastructure gaps keep buyers skeptical about going fully electric.
- Higher upfront costs remain a major turnoff for budget-conscious shoppers.
- Range anxiety is pushing most people toward hybrids instead.
- Lower fuel bills matter a lot when petrol prices stay elevated.
- Hybrids skip the need for plug-in infrastructure entirely.
- Running costs beat traditional petrol cars without the EV hassle.
- Interest-rate cuts during 2025 made financing easier across the board.
- Total used-car sales landed at 383,410 units worth R160.1 billion.
- That marks a 7% bump over the previous year.
- SUVs kept dominating overall volume in the segment.
- Hybrid demand signals a clear pivot toward fuel-efficient choices.
- Small dealers and emerging operators are riding the hybrid wave.
- Mechanics, salespeople, and finance teams all benefit from the growth.
- More used hybrids hitting the market should keep the trend rolling.
- Government incentives and local manufacturing pushes are in the works.
