a list, updated quarterly, of all the electric cars available for sale in South Africa, along with their prices, range and performance figures.
The updated list for the third quarter of 2023 has a few changes, including several of new vehicles. Unfortunately, a number of manufacturers have also increased the prices of their EVs, no doubt as a result of the marked weakening of the rand against the US dollar and the euro in recent months.For the third quarter of 2023, the most affordable EV available in South Africa remains the Mini Cooper SE 3-door hatch from BMW – R742 102 — until the release of GWM’s Ora Funky Cat later this year, which will retail for a recommended price of R716 900.
Interestingly, the Ora is priced at A$47 891 in Australia , which translates to R609 635 at current exchange rates. This is R107 535 cheaper than the Ora’s price in South Africa. This large pricing disparity can be attributed to the high import duties levied on EV imports into South Africa, which has hindered the country’s shift towards greener cars. Industry leaders have become increasingly critical in recent months over government’s lack of urgency in addressing the problem.Mini Cooper SE Hatch 3-door