According to Reuters, on December 4, South Africa's **, Minister of Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, said when introducing the country's green transportation transformation planSouth Africa is likely to produce its first electric vehicles in 2026
Toyota South Africa's official website.
South Africa** has launched a Just Energy Transition (JET) plan for a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy, with transport electrification being one of the key pillars. According to estimates from the JET plan, R128.1 billion (68.1 billion) will need to be invested in the transport sector from 2023 to 2027US$400 million) to make a meaningful contribution to South Africa's decarbonisation commitments.
South Africa is the continent's largest automotive manufacturing hub, with global brands such as Toyota, Isuzu, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz having a presence in the country. The country is also highly involved in the global ** chain, sourcing components from all over the world, and:Exports final consumer goods to more than 150 countries around the world.
"We are already producing hybrid vehicles. We expect that by 2026, the first electric vehicles may have already been produced. ”
Based on discussions between South Africa**, the Department of Industry and Competition and vehicle manufacturersThe first batch of electric vehicles in South Africa will be available in limited quantities。Patel added that between 2026 and 2030, growth should accelerate, thoughOnly one manufacturer expects to enter the BEV production space after 2030, but Patel did not disclose which brand.
In a 68-page EV plan, South Africa outlines steps to support the transition, such as incentivesTemporarily reduce import duties on car batteries made in South Africa and sold in South Africaand the commercialization of green hydrogen as a sustainable fuel.
From 2035, major markets such as the European Union and the United Kingdom will impose effective bans on CO2-emitting cars, which will have a big impact on South Africa, which is where nearly half of South Africa's car production is made, the plan said.
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