electric vehicles

  1. Luis

    The first of Cape Town's all-electric public buses revealed

    First city in South Africa to launch electric buses The City of Cape Town revealed on Thursday the first of its all-electric MyCiTi fleet, a 12-metre Volvo BZRLE battery-electric bus nicknamed "Evie." In total, the city is expected to roll out 38 electric buses, which will be charged by a...
  3. Luis

    Chinese carmaker Geely sells 1,200 electric vehicles locally in less than three months

    South Africa's secret best-selling electric car Chinese carmaker Geely has reportedly sold around 1,200 of its E2 fully-electric hatchbacks in less than three months in South Africa, which would make it the best-selling electric car in the country. Local car sales and manufacturing details are...
  4. Luis

    EV drivers in South Africa struggling with panel beaters after crashes

    Problem for South Africans who crash their electric and hybrid cars South Africa has a shortage of technicians trained to work on automotive high-voltage (HV) systems, causing delays in repairs of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid cars. A MyBroadband reader from KuGompo recently reported an...
  5. Luis

    Electric vehicle registrations surging in South Africa

    Electric vehicle registrations surging in South Africa Surging fuel prices and the first local sales reports from a Chinese automotive giant have pushed electric vehicle (EV) registrations in South Africa to unprecedented levels in early 2026. According to the National Association of...
  6. Luis

    South Africa's heavy-duty electric trucks to get battery swapping stations

    South Africa's heavy-duty electric trucks to get battery swapping stations One of the world's largest manufacturers of electric heavy-duty trucks plans to pilot battery swapping stations in South Africa, starting on the freight-intensive N3 corridor between Johannesburg and Durban. Chinese...
  7. Luis

    Issues with GridCars charging stations reported

    Issues with GridCars charging stations reported GridCars is South Africa's largest public EV charge point operator (CPO), with more than 250 of its own direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) points in operation. Several South African EV drivers have reported issues with GridCars...
  8. Luis

    Bolt launches EV category in South Africa, promises 500 electric cabs

    Bolt launches EV category in South Africa, promises 500 electric cabs The South African arm of Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt announced on Monday the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) category for the local market. It followed a partnership with YugoRide to deploy a fleet of 500 EVs in Cape...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Electric Drive Africa and Dongfeng drive EV from Joburg to Durban without charging

    Electric Drive Africa and Dongfeng drive EV from Joburg to Durban without charging Electric Drive Africa’s Ryan Jarrett and Dongfeng Boksburg’s Alex Staniland recently drove a fully electric car from Johannesburg to Durban without charging along the way. The Dongfeng EPI 007 premium sedan used...
  10. Luis

    EVs cheaper for long-distance travel than petrol vehicles in South Africa

    EVs cheaper for long-distance travel than petrol vehicles in South Africa We recently took a weekend trip from Pretoria to a mountain retreat in KwaZulu-Natal in a fully electric vehicle (EV) and spent roughly 16% less than we would have in our previous petrol car. Our 338km outbound journey...
  11. Luis

    Chery is launching its first electric vehicle in South Africa

    Chery is launching its first electric vehicle in South Africa South Africa's best-selling Chinese car brand, Chery, has confirmed it will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) in the country in 2026. The company's first fully electric car in South Africa will be a premium compact model called...
  12. Luis

    Record sales for plug-in hybrid EVs in South Africa

    Record sales for plug-in hybrid EVs in South Africa As was the case with South Africa's fully electric car sales, March 2026 was a record month for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales in the country. According to data from the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South...
  13. Hanno Labuschagne

    Stellenbosch University team rode an electric bike from Kenya to Stellenbosch using only solar power

    Stellenbosch University team rode an electric bike from Kenya to Stellenbosch using only solar power A team of researchers from Stellenbosch University rode an electric motorcycle from Nairobi in Kenya to Stellenbosch in South Africa, charging only with solar power. In the process, the team...
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  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla FSD gets first European approval

    Tesla FSD gets first European approval Dutch regulators approved Tesla’s partially automated driving system, marketed as Full Self-Driving software, a move that could help open the door to a future approval in the European Union at large. RDW, the organisation that handles the approval and...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD unveils new batteries and 1,500kW ultra-fast EV chargers

    BYD unveils new batteries and 1,500kW ultra-fast EV chargers China’s BYD unveiled more powerful batteries and faster charging capabilities, along with refreshed and new models, as the world’s largest electric-car maker seeks to reverse a deepening sales slump in its home market. Among a suite...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    BYD investing in up to 300 public EV chargers in SA

    BYD investing in up to 300 public EV chargers in SA Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to invest in as many as 300 fast charging stations in South Africa by the end of 2026 as it ramps up efforts to expand globally, executive vice president Stella Li said in an interview. BYD is in the...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Tesla is no longer the world's best-selling EV maker

    Tesla is no longer the world's best-selling EV maker Tesla Inc. delivered more vehicles than expected in the fourth quarter, though not enough for the Elon Musk-led company to stay ahead of China’s BYD Co. in global electric-car sales. Tesla handed over 484,507 vehicles in the last three...
  18. mylesillidge

    Volvo has received 150 pre-orders for the EX30

    How many Volvo EX30s have been pre-ordered in South Africa Volvo Car South Africa has revealed that it has received 150 pre-orders for its fully-electric EX30 compact SUV after three months. The pre-order volume puts South Africa among the top 10 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    Former Tesla turned Rivian employees must face trade secret court battle

    Former Tesla turned Rivian employees must face trade secret court battle Almost a dozen former Tesla Inc. employees who left to work Rivian Automotive Inc. can’t avoid a trial over claims in a trade secrets suit that they breached Tesla confidentiality agreements before they joined its upstart...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    Toyota reveals roadmap to selling 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026

    Toyota reveals roadmap to selling 1.5 million EVs annually by 2026 Toyota Motor Corp. executives are sounding more confident in their ability to build and sell millions of electric vehicles. Consumers making the transition to fully electric cars from hybrids are giving the world’s largest...
  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity

    Electric cars with solar roofs are gaining popularity For about 40 years, car companies, startups and DIY enthusiasts have been pursuing the plug-less electric car, one that could wirelessly recharge via photons. But as logistical and economic hurdles continue to stymie those projects, the...
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