South Africa is getting several new hybrid cars in the coming months that could save motorists thousands on fuel every year.
Soon after launching, it beat the Volkswagen Polo and Volkswagen Polo Vivo in sales in December 2021, a tremendous feat considering the well-established reputation of the German carmakers’ vehicles in South Africa. The difference is that PHEV cars have higher-capacity batteries that can be charged from an external source like a home or public EV charging station, generally providing excellent fuel efficiency.
A mild BHEV adds a small battery to start the vehicle and increase efficiency during coasting, in addition to handling some electronic functions. In August 2022, the company sold 738 Jolions in South Africa, up from 622 in the month before. That made it the 16th most popular model overall, beating the Hyundai Venue and falling just behind the Toyota Starlet.