Oct 12, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
As South Africa’s fuel price breaches the R30-per-litre mark, motorists and businesses are re-evaluating the long-term cost of vehicle ownership, placing electric vehicles (EVs) firmly in the spotlight. The record fuel price comes amid rising consumer interest...
Oct 1, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
New Range Rover Sport Electric is tuned to reward those who relish every drive. Stiffer body and lower centre of gravity than PHEV models, and faster torque response than Range Rover Electric Two 260kW motors provide up to 404kW and 850Nm of torque – the most torque...
Sep 25, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
The 03T REEV will combine plug-in charging with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol range extender, giving drivers the flexibility to charge or refuel. Its rear-mounted electric motor produces 185 kW and 300 Nm, while the 33.67 kWh battery provides a claimed electric-only...
Sep 17, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
Volvo Cars today launches its first ever long-range plug-in hybrids for the European and American markets, with an expected arrival in South Africa during the first half of 2027. Introducing new variants of the best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs. The new XC60, which also...
Sep 15, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
For most of driving history, the sound of excitement has been orchestrated by the internal combustion engine (ICE). The roar of exhausts, gear changes and high-revving performance signalled that drama was afoot. If it were an opera house, the ICE would play the role...
Aug 28, 2026 | ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN THE NEWS
When the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric arrived in South Africa in the second half of 2021, the question on most people’s minds was whether an electric car made any sense here. When the car launched, the country was in the grip of a power crisis. South...
