Chinese carmakers eye African EV market with new models at South Africa auto show
A man looks inside the Changan Deepal S05 REEV during a press conference for the unveiling of the Chinese model at the WesBank Festival of Motoring in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 27, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.
Chinese automakers launched a raft of electric, hybrid and pickup truck models at South Africa's biggest auto show, betting on growing demand for electrified vehicles and seeking to challenge established rivals in the country's highly competitive pickup market.
China's Changan (000625.SZ), opens new tab and its partner Jameel Motors South Africa introduced the Deepal S05 range-extended electric vehicle — which uses a small petrol-powered engine to recharge the vehicle's battery as it runs — and Changan Uni-S hybrid SUV.
