With international oil prices remaining high and volatile, fuel and everyday mobility costs continue to rise. Coupled with uneven access to public charging infrastructure globally, including in South Africa, the benefits of hybrid vehicles are more compelling than ever.
Owners of traditional fuel vehicles, which account for over 96% of vehicles on the road locally, suffer from high fuel consumption. South Africa has a growing but still limited public charging network, with an estimated 500 charging points across the country, mostly concentrated in major urban areas with coverage that is uneven and not centrally planned. Herein lies the dual dilemma: rising travel costs and restricted mobility scenarios.
In the face of these challenges, hybrids are becoming an increasingly practical choice, given its dual fuel-electric flexibility and convenient refueling/recharging options.
Against this backdrop, CHERY leverages its Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) technology to deliver a one-stop mobility solution for consumers that combines economy, practicality and reliability. This all-road family mobility solution is currently supported by a full lineup of hybrid models including TIGGO 4, TIGGO 7, TIGGO 8 and TIGGO 9.
Equipped with the fifth-generation hybrid system, these models feature an engine thermal efficiency of 44.5%, and fuel consumption on a depleted battery below 4.5L/100km. These efficiency figures were fully validated during the 3 500-km "EU Extreme Endurance Challenge" which took place across seven European countries last year. This challenge saw the CSH hybrid system offset soaring local fuel costs with ultra-low consumption.
Meanwhile, with a WLTC combined range of over 1 400 km, the vehicles easily complete long-distance intercity trips as "one-tank, non-stop drives" when fully fueled and charged, eliminating range anxiety for drivers.
With a 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 4.5 seconds, the CSH hybrid system delivers strong torque and precise power distribution.
Furthermore, its chassis tuning ensures exceptional ride comfort, while rigorous high-load and extreme-condition testing confirmed reliability and performance, impressing even professional reviewers.
These qualities make the Chery CSH range as well-suited to South Africa’s busy city streets, suburban routes or highways, as it does the windy mountain roads, city streets and cross-border highway networks of Europe.
CHERY products are sold in over 80 countries and regions to a wide range of customers, from urban working-class families to rural users. CHERY’s hybrid products have reached millions of households worldwide with stable performance, ultra-low energy consumption, and high reliability.
As the upcoming Auto China 2026 and Chery Global Dealer Conference approach, CHERY will be showcasing its latest technological solutions and upgraded global strategy. Together with global partners, CHERY will explore new opportunities for efficient mobility and open a new chapter in future mobility.
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