Policies

Electric Vehicle Industry Roadmap

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 17 January 2023

The roadmap, developed by the Department of Trade and Industry, seek to promote the establishment of a domestic EVs industry. Thus, GHG emissions shall be mitigated and further investments and job creation in the automotive industry shall be promoted.
This aims to be achieved through a number of strategic interventions including but not limited to: 

  • demand stimulation;
  • public education; 
  • investment support;
  • accommodative regulatory framework.

 Manufacturers producing a minimum of 5,000 volumes annually in South Africa were qualified for a 35% cash-back in investment incentive. 

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