South Africa’s electrified vehicle market more than doubled year on year in June 2026, with 3,045 new energy vehicles sold. The market share means approximately one in every 17 new light vehicles sold in South Africa was electrified. The total comprised 6,667 hybrid electric vehicles, 4,623 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and 1,903 battery electric vehicles. Medium commercial vehicle sales climbed by 19.4% to 843 units, while heavy truck and bus sales increased by 7% to 2,243 units. Continued growth in electric vehicle sales will require greater charging coverage, particularly for long-distance travel.