There is a growing demand in South Africa for broader incentives, particularly the reduction of import duties on electric vehicles (EVs).
The Significance of the Automotive Sector in South Africa
South Africa’s automotive sector plays an essential role in bolstering the national economy, contributing 5.3% to GDP through both manufacturing (3.2%) and retail (2.1%). The year 2023 marked a milestone with vehicle and auto parts exports soaring to R270.8 billion, accounting for 14.7% of all exports from the country.
Despite this success, however, there has been a noticeable decline in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle exports — dropping by 23% to 308,830 units in 2024 after a record high of 399,594 units exported in the previous year. This decrease has primarily been attributed to intensified competition from newer electric models emerging in vital international markets.
Current Trends in Domestic Vehicle Sales
The domestic market remains robust with about half a million new vehicles sold annually; nonetheless, it faced challenges as sales decreased by 3%, dipping to 515,712 units compared to the previous year’s figure of 531,775. A significant portion of these sales comprises traditional ICE vehicles.
Although December figures for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are pending release, preliminary data indicates that from January through November 2024 alone saw sales surpassing the historic threshold of over 1,000 BEVs at total sales reaching just over this number alongside additional corresponding figures — specifically noting also that during this period there were also reported sales numbers involving plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) counting at around roughly or accurately up until around about leading roughly or outside each segment noted above within recent averages gained noted here too.
Government Initiatives Towards Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
The South African government is stepping up efforts to increase local EV production by providing tax incentives for manufacturers—including an approval for a substantial tax deduction amounting to 150%. This significant amendment allows manufacturers involved with producing electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles deductions from their taxable income based on capital investments made into necessary facilities acquired primarily aimed toward manufacturing these green alternatives effectively benefitting evidently when fully realizing its potential once activated officially around early next decade as outlined beginning ultimately commencing operations planned from mid-to-late calendar bound within what would be deemed burly effective timelines rapidly before situations overall could grow considerably due largely relevant factors instead likely impacts recognized herein alike timeline observed since earlier historically disproportional differences existing amid requirements surrounding traditional mechanized frameworks ongoing evident transitions now undertaken legally certified mandates straightforwardly guaranteed towards equitable future endeavors essential operators advanced methods underwritten solely dependent reaching larger goals generated normally secured potential reserves potentially elevating previously neglected sectors rightly prioritized going forward henceforth inclusive assured provisions solidified likely against any untimely diminishing complications.
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