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JAC Motors Unveils Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle in Namibia

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JAC Motors' highly anticipated plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) is set to debut in Namibian showrooms by the start of 2026, boasting a robust 2.0L turbo-petrol engine and two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) for enhanced performance and energy efficiency. The T9 2.0L TGDI PHEV will feature advanced safety features, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and will support both AC and DC charging standards, with a full charge taking one hour 25 minutes at a DC fast charger. This move is part of JAC Motors' expanding T-Series line-up, which has seen a 30% year-over-year sales increase in southern Africa by July 2025, with the T9 growing 36% year-over-year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The T9 2.0L TGDI PHEV is expected to be available in Namibia by the first quarter of 2026, after being tested in South Africa under African conditions to ensure it meets customer expectations.
  • The vehicle will feature a 2.0L turbo-petrol engine and two Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) for enhanced performance and energy efficiency.
  • The T9 PHEV will have an impressive 290 kW and 670 Nm of peak torque when the combined power of the 2.0L engine and two electric motors are engaged.
  • The vehicle will support both AC and DC charging standards, with a full charge taking one hour 25 minutes at a DC fast charger.
  • Advanced safety features, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), will be added to the T9 PHEV, including Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).
  • JAC Motors' T9 has seen a 30% year-over-year sales increase in southern Africa by July 2025, with the T9 growing 36% year-over-year.
  • The company's T-Series line-up, which includes the T8 and T6 double-cab line-ups, has seen a 36% year-over-year sales increase.
  • JAC Motors' total sales have increased 49% year-over-year, driven by the success of its electric and hybrid vehicles.

Statistics:

  • 30% year-over-year sales increase of the T9 in southern Africa by July 2025.
  • 36% year-over-year sales increase of the T-Series in southern Africa by July 2025.
  • 49% year-over-year sales increase of JAC Motors' total sales.
  • 290 kW and 670 Nm of peak torque when the combined power of the 2.0L engine and two electric motors are engaged.
  • 3 500 kg braked towing mass, ensuring effortless hauling of horseboxes, off-road trailers, and caravans.
  • One hour 25 minutes full charge at a DC fast charger.

Sources:

  • Karl-Heinz Gobel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa, stated, 'When the combined power of the 2.0L turbo-petrol engine and the two electric motors are engaged, the T9 PHEV delivers an impressive 290 kW and 670 Nm of peak torque.'
  • JAC Motors' T9 has seen a 30% year-over-year sales increase in southern Africa by July 2025.
  • Karl-Heinz Gobel, CEO of JAC Motors South Africa, said, 'We're excited to offer southern African motorists an alternative to traditional double-cab bakkies with our expanding T-Series line-up.'
  • JAC Motors in southern Africa celebrates eight years of regional trading in September 2025.
  • The company has more than 70 dealers across the region, including Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, and Mozambique.

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