Big changes for car insurance in South Africa

Big changes are on the horizon for car insurance in South Africa as the industry continues to adapt to the growing presence of electric vehicles on the roads. Insurers are struggling to keep pace with the evolving market, with repair facilities lacking the necessary equipment and training to work safely on high-voltage EV systems, and claims data still being built out around accident frequency and repair costs. This growing gap highlights the need for insurers to upskill and invest in specialist skills to ensure they can handle the unique challenges of EV ownership.