As Namibian motorists can expect a notable spike in fuel prices at the beginning of April with oil markets recalibrating around uncertainty created by the Iran war and disrupted supply lines, the cost of everyday mobility is set to increase.
With damage already having been inflicted in the Middle East, both economically and on infrastructure, oil prices are expected to remain structurally elevated even when hostilities subside.
Coupled with uneven access to public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including in Namibia, the benefits of hybrid vehicles have become more compelling than ever.
Owners of traditional fuel vehicles, which account for over 96% of vehicles on Namibian roads, suffer from high fuel consumption. Namibia’s EV charging network is growing slowly but is still severely limited and inadequate for a vast country. Most charging stations are concentrated in major urban areas with coverage that is uneven and not centrally planned. Herein lies the dual dilemma of rising travel costs and restricted mobility scenarios.
In the face of these challenges, hybrid vehicles are becoming an increasingly practical choice, given the dual fuel-electric flexibility and convenient refueling and 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 last year during a 3 500-km “EU Extreme Endurance Challenge” which took place across seven European countries. 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. WLTC, which stands for Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Cycle, is a laboratory driving cycle used to measure fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, and electric range for light-duty vehicles
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 Namibia’s wide open spaces to busy Windhoek streets, suburban routes or highways, as it does Europe’s windy mountain passes, city streets and cross-border highway networks.
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 already reached millions of households world-wide with stable performance, ultra-low energy consumption, and high reliability.
As major international auto shows are on the horizon, Chery is expected to showcase its latest technological solutions and upgraded global strategy. Together with global partners, Chery aims to explore new opportunities for efficient mobility and open a new chapter in future mobility.