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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87578, member: 27"] 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 [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Battery electrics still lagging [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Why hybrids click for South Africans [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Broader used-car market momentum [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] Economic ripple effects [LIST] [*]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. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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