Everything you need to know about Toyota EV (Electric Vehicles, Electric Cars) in South Africa
Toyota has introduced a new mild-hybrid (MHEV) version of its Fortuner model in South Africa, featuring a 48-volt hybrid system combined with a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine, enhancing fuel efficiency by 5% compared to traditional models. Despite the promise of long-term savings, the higher initial cost of these electric vehicles necessitates Read more…
An electric Hilux bakkie is part of Toyota’s strategy to sell 3.5-million electric vehicles a year by 2030, equivalent to about a third of its current global sales, while all Lexus models will be fully electric by 2035. Toyota will expand its carbon neutral options by rolling out 30 battery Read more…
Toyota South Africa has confirmed that the recently-unveiled Toyota bZ4X Electric Vehicle SUV “has not been confirmed for local introduction”. “While the model is definitely on our ‘wish list’, for now, Toyota South Africa Motors is concentrating on increasing the penetration of hybrid models by expanding the availability of hybrid variants across Read more…
The South African government is paving the way for the local production of electric vehicles, as part of the new Automotive Production Development Program, which came into operation in July. This was the word from president Cyril Ramaphosa, during a keynote address at the launch of the Toyota Corolla Cross in KwaZulu-Natal Read more…
Toyota is kicking off its first series of electric vehicles bound for the global market with a battery-powered SUV that the Japanese automaker says embodies the reliability and efficiency underpinning the Toyota brand. The “bZ4X,” which resembles Toyota’s popular Rav-4, is set for release in North America, Japan, China, and Read more…
South Africa is set for big growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption as more manufacturers bring models into the country, charging infrastructure expands, and international markets demand electric vehicles from local manufacturing plants. This is the view of Greg Blandford, director of energy and e-mobility at sustainable energy company Rubicon Read more…
Toyota recently released a hybrid version of its popular Corolla sedan in South Africa. The Corolla Hybrid’s main competition comes from the same manufacturer, in the form of the recently updated Prius. While the Prius might be R157,900 more expensive, it is one of the only other relatively affordable hybrid sedans on the Read more…
Electric safari vehicles that are quieter and more environmentally friendly could soon be seen in South Africa’s game parks. The safari vehicles are the work of Kenyan-Swedish startup Opibus, which offers electric conversion of popular off-road vehicles like the Toyota Land Cruiser and Land Rover Defender for game reserves. These vehicles Read more…
Toyota has been slow to adopt EVs into its lineup. It’s not because it lacks the technology, it’s been the king of hybrids since the introduction of the Prius. It’s also been investing in fuel-cell vehicles like the Mirai, and it sells the UX300e in Europe and China. But as sales for Read more…