BMW wants to manufacture electric cars in South Africa

[mylesillidge]

BMW in talks to build electric cars in South Africa

BMW wants to manufacture electric cars in South Africa, and the German carmaker is in discussions with government around policy regarding electric vehicles (EVs), Sunday Times reports.

BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen believes the move would help BMW secure long-term production in the country.

 

[Unreal]

But but, we don’t have electricity

 

[genetic]

But but, we don’t have electricity

I was waiting for a stupid comment like this.

 

[Romeo_RX]

@rvZA

Please stop them

 

[backstreetboy]

But but, we don’t have electricity

Don’t need electricity to install a non working turn signal…

 

[Neptuner]

BMW in talks to build electric cars in South Africa

BMW wants to manufacture electric cars in South Africa, and the German carmaker is in discussions with government around policy regarding electric vehicles (EVs), Sunday Times reports.

BMW South Africa CEO Peter van Binsbergen believes the move would help BMW secure long-term production in the country.

Go for it

 

[rvZA]

@rvZA

Please stop them

Will never, ever stop them. Bring the business to SA. With our current electricity problems and stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 loadshedding, they will at least be in a position to push out 2 cars per week. That is money right there.

 

[Hemi300c]

And we shall have access to the vehicles at only 35% more than the rest of the world and everything will be add on's

 

[Dan C]

But but, we don’t have electricity

Stupid comment

 

[FiestaST]

Good idea in theory BUT Wants to & Can Actually are 2 very different concepts.

 

[Dan C]

Good idea in theory BUT Wants to & Can Actually are 2 very different concepts.

Yes they can. But 80% will be exported.

 

[wingnut771]

Yes they can. But 80% will be exported.

Will they import the batteries so they can be exported again?

 

[genetic]

Will never, ever stop them. Bring the business to SA. With our current electricity problems and stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 loadshedding, they will at least be in a position to push out 2 cars per week. That is money right there.

What another stupid comment. Typical rvZA comment. We're all DOOOMED!

BMW already pushes out 205 cars a day at their Rosslyn plant in Pretoria.

 

[SauRoNZA]

And we shall have access to the vehicles at only 35% more than the rest of the world and everything will be add on's

Yeah this is the time to incentivise and get rid of the bullshit.

Offer the discounts on cars made here.

 

[Dan C]

Will they import the batteries so they can be exported again?

Yes. Just like most parts fitted to ICE cars. We get an import rebate. ( APDP )

 

[rvZA]

What another stupid comment. Typical rvZA comment. We're all DOOOMED!

BMW already pushes out 205 cars a day at their Rosslyn plant in Pretoria.

Uh, no, that is their capacity but in reality they do not even roll out 50 a day. Some days not even 10. But, even with that capacity it is meagre, considering they are rolling out 1000 vehicles a day, along with another 6000 engines in Munich alone. They should rather keep manufacturing there.

Luckily, in the New World Order there is no consequences for CEO's playing with investors' money. So, who cares?

 

[PAYBACK]

What another stupid comment. Typical rvZA comment. We're all DOOOMED!

BMW already pushes out 205 cars a day at their Rosslyn plant in Pretoria.

Nope. Average around 300 for G01.

 

[wingnut771]

Yes. Just like most parts fitted to ICE cars. We get an import rebate. ( APDP )

Ship parts across the world then ship them back. Sounds profitable.

 

[Dan C]

Ship parts across the world then ship them back. Sounds profitable.

yes it is. look up APDP and you will understand

 

[Fulcrum29]

Uh, no, that is their capacity but in reality they do not even roll out 50 a day. Some days not even 10. But, even with that capacity it is meagre, considering they are rolling out 1000 vehicles a day, along with another 6000 engines in Munich alone. They should rather keep manufacturing there.

Luckily, in the New World Order there is no consequences for CEO's playing with investors' money. So, who cares?

In 2022 they averaged 168,79 X3s a day. You know how that makes your argument look?