FROM PETROL TO PLUG IN: How OMODA & JAECOO Sandton & Melrose Arch – powered by the DigiCars Group – Are Driving South Africa’s New Energy Future
THE FUTURE ISN’T COMING – IT’S ALREADY HERE
South Africa’s roads are changing fast – and OMODA JAECOO Sandton and Melrose Arch are already leading the way. With two powerful new plug-in hybrids now available – the OMODA C9 SHS and the JAECOO J7 SHS – the future of driving is no longer a distant idea. It’s here, it’s bold, and it’s electrifying.
OMODA C9 SHS: LUXURY, ELECTRIFIED
The C9 SHS is pure flagship power. With 440 kW and 915 Nm, it rockets from 0–100 km/h in under five seconds – sports car speed without sports car thirst. Thanks to its 34.46 kWh battery, you get over 1 100 km combined range and up to 150 km of pure electric driving.
Efficiency? It’s unmatched. A claimed 6.9 L/100 km means you enjoy exhilarating performance with incredible fuel savings. It’s not just smart engineering – it’s electrified luxury designed for every drive, whether you’re conquering city traffic or chasing the horizon.
JAECOO J7 SHS: SMARTER DRIVING STARTS HERE
If tech excites you, the J7 SHS is your future-ready companion. Step inside and you’re greeted by a 14.8” touchscreen, seamless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®, wireless charging, and a 540º HD panoramic camera.
Under the hood, it’s no slouch either: delivering 255 kW and 525 Nm with a powerful 1.5 Turbo engine paired to a high-capacity battery. The result? Over 1 200 km of combined range – more than enough for your weekend adventures and weekday commutes combined. Rugged yet refined, clever yet capable, the J7 SHS redefines value in the electrified SUV space.
LEADING THE CHARGE
While some brands are cautiously dipping their toes into hybrid waters, OMODA JAECOO Sandton and Melrose Arch are already delivering plug-in power at full scale. These aren’t trial units – they’re road-ready vehicles transforming how South Africans drive.
With the OMODA C9 SHS bringing premium performance and the JAECOO J7 SHS offering tech-rich versatility, drivers now have real options without giving up the comfort, familiarity or flexibility they know and love.
MORE TO COME!
And this is only the beginning. Up next is the all-new OMODA C7 – soon to be available in both ICE and plug-in hybrid models. Positioned perfectly between the C5 and C9, it’s set to bring even more electrified style and performance to South Africa’s mid-size SUV market.
With innovation at the wheel and customer experience at heart, OMODA JAECOO Sandton and Melrose Arch continue to set the pace for smarter, sustainable mobility.
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE TODAY
Don’t just read about it – drive it. Visit OMODA JAECOO Sandton or Melrose Arch today and book your test drive in the all-new OMODA C9 SHS or JAECOO J7 SHS. The shift from petrol to plug-in hybrid starts here.