Sub-R1 million EV roundup in SA
There are currently eight electric vehicle (EV) models priced under R1 million in South Africa.
They range from the EV Africa City Blitz at R239,000 to the BYD Seal RWD Extended Range at R999,900.
Ramaphosa signs massive tax break for EV and hybrid investments into law
South Africa is poised for Chinese investment in its $27 billion automotive industry after the president signed a tax break for the production of so-called new-energy vehicles into law.
Three Chinese automakers have...
Electric vs hybrid vs petrol and diesel holiday driving cost comparison
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) to your holiday destination this year can save you some money over driving a petrol, diesel, or hybrid car, depending on the length of the route.
MyBroadband calculated the cost of...
Mozambique unrest hits Tesla graphite supply
Mozambique’s economy is buckling as weeks of intensifying election protests evolve into a revolt that’s increasingly being felt beyond the borders of the southern African nation.
The unrest prompted Tesla Inc. supplier Syrah Resources Ltd. to...
Tesla back in trillion-dollar club after Trump win
A breakneck rally in Tesla Inc. shares on Friday catapulted the electric vehicle maker’s market value back over the coveted trillion-dollar mark, as investors bet that Donald Trump’s return to the White House can be a positive force for Elon...
Tesla share surge wipes out short-seller 2024 profits
Tesla Inc.’s blowout earnings caught everyone off guard. But it was the bears who paid the price this week.
The electric-vehicle maker’s results delivered a gut-punch to short-sellers — investors who make money by betting that a security...
Using an electric car to cook food and play PS5
MyBroadband recently tested the bidirectional charging capabilities of the BYD Atto 3 electric vehicle (EV) and was thoroughly impressed with the technology's ease of use and potential applications.
The R768,000 BYD Atto 3 was the Chinese EV...
The quiet death of South Africa's first modern electric car
At least three of the four Optimal Energy Joule electric vehicles (EVs) — once believed to have the potential to help push South Africa into a competitive EV manufacturing hub — have been destroyed.
It is also unclear whether the sole...
Adjusting 30-year-old ad valorem tax could save South Africans R35,000 or more on cars
South Africa's "luxury good" tax, which applies to cars over R250,000 and has remained unchanged for almost 30 years, is overly inflating vehicle prices.
This is according to Greg Cress, Africa Principal...
Tesla firing nearly entire Supercharger team
Elon Musk has upended a deal the White House saluted early last year to open Tesla Inc.’s electric vehicle (EV) chargers to other automakers, dealing a blow to President Joe Biden’s EV agenda.
Musk decided in the last week to eliminate almost the...
Tesla moves production of cheaper cars forward
Tesla Inc. is accelerating the launch of less-expensive cars in a bid to revive sagging demand following another disappointing quarter.
The electric vehicle (EV) maker aims to start production of new models as soon as this year, well ahead of the...
Tesla slashes prices again
Tesla Inc. spent the weekend cutting prices of its models across China, Europe and the US amid slumping sales and a glut of inventory.
Late Saturday, the company led by Elon Musk also slashed the price of the driver-assistance software that it calls Full...
No SA-made electric VWs for next 10 years
Volkswagen won't produce electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa for at least another ten years.
That is according to feedback from Volkswagen Group Africa spokesperson Andile Dlamini in a recent interview with the Sunday Times.
How long EV and home backup batteries can last
Lithium-ion batteries used in modern solar systems and electric vehicles (EVs) can last over 15 years and still have plenty of use after consuming their rated life cycles, as long as they are treated according to their specifications.
South...
Nearly 4,000 Cybertrucks recalled over stuck accelerators
Tesla Inc. recalled 3,878 Cybertruck pickups to rework or replace accelerator pedals that can dislodge and cause the vehicle to unintentionally accelerate, increasing risk of a crash.
The carmaker received notice of two customer claims...
Fiat 500e and Abarth 500e electric cars coming to South Africa
Stellantis has confirmed that it will be bringing its first two electric vehicles (EVs) to South Africa in 2024.
As reported by Top Auto, the Fiat 500e hatchback and Abarth 500e hot hatch will be arriving on showroom floors in the...
BMW dominating Audi and Mercedes-Benz in EV race
For German luxury-car makers, being first to fail is proving valuable when it comes to electric vehicles. After a bruising initial crack at bringing EVs to market, BMW AG is lapping its rivals.
In 2008, BMW engineers set out to develop an...
Tesla's largest-ever staff cuts include two top execs
Two of Tesla Inc.’s top executives have left in the midst of the carmaker’s largest-ever round of job cuts, as slowing electric-vehicle demand leads the company to reduce its global headcount by more than 10%.
The cuts could reach closer to...
BYD launching electric bakkie for global market this year
Chinese electric vehicle juggernaut BYD Co. plans to launch its first electrified pickup truck for the global market later this year, throwing down the gauntlet to Toyota Motor Corp.’s popular Hilux, Ford Motor Co.’s Ranger and Isuzu...
Tesla could see first quarterly sales drop since 2020
Tesla Inc. may be headed for a gloomy milestone as waning demand for electric vehicles and elevated interest rates take a toll on sales.
Analysts rapidly lowered their projections for this week’s deliveries report as the quarter came to a...