South Africa Electric Bus Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The electric bus market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 72.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 21% is expected of South Africa electric bus market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$18.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$72.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
21.1%
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South Africa

South Africa electric bus market highlights

  • The South Africa electric bus market generated a revenue of USD 18.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 72.0 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, lithium iron phosphate was the largest revenue generating battery type in 2023.
  • Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide is the most lucrative battery type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Electric bus market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 18.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 72.0 million
Growth rate21% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentLithium iron phosphate
Fastest growing segmentLithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationLithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Key market players worldwideBYD Co Ltd ADR, Volvo AB ADR, Volkswagen AG, Nissan Motor Co Ltd, Daimler Truck Holding AG ADR, Hyundai Motor Co, Ashok Leyland, Zhengzhou Yutong Bus, Tata Motors, Proterra

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.1% of the global electric bus market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia electric bus market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 58.3 million by 2030.

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South Africa electric bus market outlook

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Lithium iron phosphate was the largest segment with a revenue share of 91.01% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa electric bus market based on lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • South Africa Electric Bus Battery type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide
    • Lithium Iron Phosphate

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