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New Generation Of Small Chinese EVs Could Help Eskom’s Push For Mass EV Adoption In South Africa from $12,500 including taxes and dealer margins – Current 43% import tax on EVs is killing EVs
Due to the high taxes imposed on imported EVs, available models start from well above R600 000 ($36,000). South Africa imposes a 43% import tax on EVs — 25% import tax and 18% ad valorem — which makes EVs unaffordable for many potential buyers. The State of The Electric Vehicle Report highlights the progress so...