Ramaphosa hails BMW’s R4. 2bn EV investment as vote of confidence in SA economy

South Africa: President Hails BMW's Local Production of Plug-in Hybrid As Milestone for Green Mobility

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has lauded BMW South Africa's launch of the locally produced BMW X3 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) as a significant leap toward a low-carbon future and a boost for South Africa's industrial and economic growth.

Ramaphosa hails BMW’s R4. 2bn EV investment as vote of confidence in SA economy

Rosslyn Plant: A Testament To BMW’s Longstanding Presence In SA Market - The Bulrushes

Pretoria – South Africa is seeking new markets for car exports and is finalising targeted incentives for battery cell localisation, EV component manufacture, clean mobility research and design, and critical mineral beneficiation. President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed these developments during his visit to the Rosslyn plant on Thursday, 24 July 2025. The Rosslyn plant, a world-class facility, was the first BMW plant to be built outside of Germany an…

BMW spotlights R4.2bn EV drive at Rosslyn during Ramaphosa visit

BMW Group South Africa hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa and senior members of government at its Rosslyn plant in Tshwane today, 24 July, highlighting its long-term investment in local manufacturing and the company’s role in advancing industrial growth. Read more...

Ramaphosa hails new BMW investment

By Johnathan Paoli President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised BMW South Africa’s latest investment and the launch of the locally manufactured BMW X3 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) as a landmark achievement for the country’s green industrialisation ambitions. It was also a symbol of confidence in South Africa’s economic future, he said on Thursday. Speaking at a high-level showcase held at BMW’s Rosslyn plant in Tshwane, Ramaphosa hailed the o…