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One type of car is R600,000 cheaper in South Africa than a year ago | SA News


The range of plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models expanded significantly in South Africa in 2025, thanks to several Chinese car manufacturers.

In 2024, the most affordable PHEV in the country was the BMW iX1 crossover, which was priced at more than R1.1 million.

By the end of 2025, there were 12 distinct models priced under R1 million in South Africa. The most affordable among them was the BYD Sealion 5, priced from R499,900, less than half the iX1’s price tag.

Five more models — the Geely E5 EM-i, Chery Tiggo 7…

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