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5 FAQs about electric car ownership

South Africans are quite keen on electric vehicles - if our 2021 EV Car Buyer Survey results are anything to go by - but we also have questions. In these five articles, we address the most common queries regarding EV ownership.

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1. Are electric vehicles expensive?

Surely all that green technology doesn't come cheap? We look at the current pricing of electric vehicles in South Africa, and what needs to happen in order for us to make the switch.

 

2. How suitable are electric cars to South African conditions?

"But we don't have the infrastructure! And half the time Eskom can't even keep the lights on?", I hear you exclaim, exasperatedly. We discuss these points in this article, too.

 

3. What happens when an electric car runs out of power?

Since you can’t exactly walk to the nearest fuel station for a few litres of petrol, what will you do if your car runs out of electricity?

 

4. What's it like to live with an EV?

Hear it straight from the horse's mouth when Chad reviews the Jaguar I-PACE in this video review.

 

5. What are the best electric cars of 2021?

Find out which class-act EVs have arrived this year and which ones are expected to make an appearance in 2022.

 

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Author - Ané Albertse

Written by Ané Albertse

Ané was bitten by the motoring bug at a very young age. Her mom recalls her sitting in her stroller as a 3-year old, naming every car that came past. She was creating content for various publications within Media24 when AutoTrader nabbed her for good, and is one of the longest-standing members of the AutoTrader team. She prefers dirt roads to tar and SUVs/bakkies to sports cars, but her greatest passion is helping people find the perfect car for their budget, lifestyle, and personality.Read more

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