JLR’s hybrid vehicle retail sales up 29% in H1 FY25 as more clients prepare for electrification 2024-10-31 This builds upon accelerated growth of JLR’s global PHEV sales, which increased 59% year-on-year in FY24 vs. FY23, while new Range Rover PHEV retails nearly doubled over the same period. add_circle_outline
The Best of All Worlds in the All-New Lexus RX 450h+ Plug-In Hybrid 2024-04-16 Touted as the best of both worlds, the plug-in hybrid has truly come into its own in recent times. Driven carefully by maximising the range permissible on a single full charge, the new Lexus RX 450h+ should be viewed as a bona fide electric SUV in its own right. For example, if you have the ability to plug in overnight after returning home from work, you’ll find that most of your daily commute can be dispatched in complete electric silence. add_circle_outline
Volvo Car SA records significant increase in plug-in hybrid sales 2023-11-23 Volvo Car South Africa has recorded a significant year-on-year increase in sales of its plug-in hybrid models, demonstrating the local market’s growing appetite for electrified vehicles from the Swedish luxury brand. add_circle_outline
Ford Celebrates 100 Years in South Africa, Announces Ranger PHEV Investment, New Products and Legacy CSR Projects 2023-11-08 Exciting new vehicles revealed to bolster current product range: all-new Territory SUV; latest Tourneo and Transit Custom; all-electric Mustang Mach-E; two new additions to Ranger line-up – the adventure-oriented Tremor, and the ultra-luxurious Platinum; and confirmation of new, seventh-generation Mustang and Mustang Dark Horse coming in 2024 add_circle_outline
Ford Expands Ranger Family with First Ever Ranger Plug-in Hybrid, including Pro Power Onboard 2023-09-19 Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will offer zero-tailpipe emission driving in addition to the essential Ranger towing, off-road, and payload capabilities, and more torque than any other Ranger Pro Power Onboard™ 1 means customers can leave the generator at home and free up cargo space; with enough energy to power remote camp or worksites add_circle_outline
Volvo’s most powerful XC90 ever has arrived in SA…and it’s a hybrid! 2022-04-21 Increased electric range and enhanced performance. Luxury, safety, style and smart integration. Meet the latest version of Volvo’s flagship hybrid SUV, the sophisticated Volvo XC90 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid. add_circle_outline
Orders open for New Range Rover Plug-in hybrid with up to 113km of EV range 2022-03-24 Elegant efficiency: Plug-in hybrid performance provides EV range of up 113km – exceeding original estimates Compelling drive: New Extended-Range hybrids deliver real-world driving range that allows customers to make 75 percent of their journeys with zero emissions add_circle_outline
New Volvo XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid officially arrives in SA 2022-02-17 Volvo Car South Africa has announced the local introduction of the highly anticipated XC60 T8 Recharge plug-in hybrid as the Swedish luxury firm continues its shift towards electrification. add_circle_outline
Land Rover Defender gains plug-in hybrid electric power, six-cylinder diesel and new X-Dynamic model 2020-11-05 First Defender Plug-In Hybrid: New Defender 110 P400e is the most powerful and fuel-efficient Defender, with 297kW, 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, 2.8l/100km combined and CO2 emissions of 74g/km All-electric driving: Electric motor delivers instant torque for zero-emission on- and off-road driving, with an electric range of 43km and no tailpipe emissions, plus five- or six-seat options add_circle_outline
Jaguar Land Rover expands electrified line-up with three-cylinder plug-in hybrid 2020-04-22 Additional efficiency without compromising all-terrain capabilities Debuts on the company’s two best-selling vehicles, the Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport add_circle_outline
New XC40 plug-in hybrid 2019-09-18 Volvo becomes first car manufacturer to offer plug-in hybrid versions across its entire model range Front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up add_circle_outline
KIA to reveal upgraded Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid crossovers in Geneva 2019-03-05 Geneva Motor Show debut for upgraded Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid More than 270,000 global Niro sales since 2016 – 100,000 in Europe add_circle_outline