Electric vehicles offer fuel savings, but affordability and charging access remain barriers in SA
South Africa recorded 18 945 new-energy vehicle sales in the first eight months of 2026, but high prices, uneven charging access and electricity constraints continue to limit the uptake of fully electric vehicles.
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