Zero Carbon Charge and Volvo set new EV charging speed record in SA
Zero Carbon Charge and Volvo Cars set a new record for the fastest electric vehicle (EV) charging speed recorded in the country on Wednesday, 20 May 2026.
A Volvo ES90 achieved the record at the launch of the Charge N3 Tugela...
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Eskom's public EV charging push raises industry alarm
Eskom's entry into the public electric vehicle (EV) charging industry has raised concerns among private charge point operators, who allege abuse of its position as the country's dominant electricity distributor.
The power utility launched...
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...
EV charging on an off-grid system in Botswana
MyBroadband recently charged an electric vehicle (EV) on an off-grid power system in Botswana during a weekend family trip across the border and was impressed with how much range we got in a day.
The system was located on a farm on the outskirts of...
Electric car battery health tested after 20,000km
The battery in our used electric vehicle (EV) has lost less than 5km of its original range after covering over 20,000km in South Africa.
Concerns about long-term EV battery life and replacement costs are common barriers to EV adoption. This...