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Electric vehicle efficiency: 15 Tips to maximise your rangeWhether you’re driving a plug-in hybrid, a REEV, or a pure electric vehicle, these handy tips will help you make your electrons go further so you get more kilometres out of every charge.
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All-electric Volvo EX90 headed to South Africa!Volvo Cars South Africa confirmed at the recent Festival of Motoring event that it would launch its new 7-seat SUV, the EX90, to local shores early in 2025. Here's what we know about the model range.
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Is SA's charging infrastructure ready for the influx of sub-R600k Chinese EVs?
Affordable EVs have arrived in SA. We look at whether the charging network can keep up, and what it means for your next car.
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Electric vehicle efficiency: 15 Tips to maximise your range
Whether you’re driving a plug-in hybrid, a REEV, or a pure electric vehicle, these handy tips will help you make your electrons go further so you get more kilometres out of every charge.Electric Cars
All-electric Volvo EX90 headed to South Africa!
Volvo Cars South Africa confirmed at the recent Festival of Motoring event that it would launch its new 7-seat SUV, the EX90, to local shores early in 2025. Here's what we know about the model range.
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BYD showcase Dolphin and Seal at FOM
The world's biggest electric car producer, BYD, has been in SA for a while, but if its recent launch event at the Festival of Motoring is anything to go by, the Chinese brand aims to ramp up its local presence. Here's some information on two new models, the Dolphin and the Seal.
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Chargify and Mercedes-Benz brings charge to Steyn City
Mercedes-Benz and Chargify continue to expand the public charger network, and we were at the unveiling of their latest location, Steyn City.
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When was the electric car invented?
The electric vehicle may seem like a new buzzword, a topical anecdote and a rather new invention. You would be rather mistaken as the electric vehicle predates the first patented internal combustion engine. The reason for the demise of the electric vehicle, believe it or not, is the electric motor itself. To find out how the electric motor was its own worst enemy, keep reading.
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Can an electric car tow another vehicle?
There's no point in trying to tow a stricken vehicle with another vehicle that isn't up for the task, all you end up with is two broken vehicles, both needing recovery. Find out here if it is possible to tow with an electric vehicle.
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When will electric cars be cheaper?
The largest hurdle faced by consumers looking to get into the world of electromobility is the initial cost of purchase. Exorbitant import taxes, lack of government support and inherent costs of the technology are currently countering the cost-saving benefits of EV ownership. EV prices will drop, but it's still tough to say when we will see this reduction in the initial purchase prices.
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Where are electric car charging stations near me?
The charging infrastructure for electric cars in South Africa grows on a daily basis. New charging points are constantly popping up and making it easier than ever to own an EV. The fears of range anxiety will soon be a thing of the past as EV ranges increase and the public network grows and develops.
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Which electric car is best in South Africa?
As the shift continues towards electrification of our mobility solutions, electric cars are becoming more prevalent. They offer lower running costs and greener operation and have already proven to be financially rewarding in the long run. We look at the best electric vehicles over several different categories.
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South Africa's cheapest electric car - and we've driven it!
The local launch of the City Blitz and Buzz range gave us a chance to sample some of these imported offerings that promise to provide a cost-effective solution to urban personal mobility.