🚗 Confirmed / Announced Entrants

• The Chinese automaker Changan has officially confirmed it will enter the South African market in October 2025, bringing a lineup that includes hybrid and electric models.

• Stellantis / Leapmotor is gearing up to launch the Leapmotor C10 in South Africa around this period. The C10 is a “range-extending” EV that includes a petrol engine purely to charge the battery, which is a useful balance given power and charging constraints.

🔍 Expected / Rumoured Models & Moves

• Flx EV: The company showcased South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi and intends to roll it out more broadly in 2025, possibly beginning in October.

• Chery / Jaecoo / Omoda: Expansion into hybrid and EV options is on the cards — their newer models may trickle in late 2025.

• Haval H6 PHEV (facelift): The updated plug-in hybrid version of the H6 is drawing attention globally and could appear locally soon.

• Jaecoo J5 EV: As part of Chery’s sub-brand line, the electric J5 is a candidate for mid-to-late 2025 arrival in various markets; possibly SA too.

🛠 Why Some of These Models Matter

• Pragmatic EVs for SA conditions
  Models like the Leapmotor C10, which combine a small petrol generator with electric drive, can give drivers flexibility under load-shedding or where charging infrastructure is weak.

• More choice & competition
  New entrants like Changan expand the field and may pressure pricing, features, and service networks.

• Commercial & public transport electrification
  The Flx EV minibus taxi is especially interesting for transforming how daily commuters move, not just private car buyers.