No electric vehicle production in SA for about 10 years, says VW

Company will continue manufacturing internal combustion engine vehicles at Kariega plant in Eastern Cape for foreseeable future, says spokesperson

21 April 2024 - 00:00

By MAX MATAVIRE

Volkswagen Group Africa, one of South Africa’s biggest auto manufacturers, says it will start manufacturing electric vehicles only in about 10 years’ time, since the African market is not ready for them.

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