ELECTRIC VEHICLES
iCAUR V27 brings electric efficiency and long-range flexibility to modern SUV drivers
Built on the brand’s Golden REEV platform, the SUV offers up to 150 km of electric-only range and more than 1,000 km of combined driving range for cost-conscious consumers.
South Africa’s R30-per-litre fuel price milestone drives growing interest in EV’s
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.
Range Rover Sport Electric: Tuned for visceral dynamism
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
iCAUR 03T REEV poised for South African debut with 800 km combined range
iCAUR is expanding its local footprint in South Africa with the Q4 arrival of the 03T REEV, bringing range-extended electric capability to its boxy compact SUV line.
Volvo Cars launches long-range plug-in hybrid variants of best-selling XC60 and XC90 SUVs
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.
How electrified driving is redefining performance for a new generation
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.
Charging ahead: Volvo’s early bet on an electric South Africa
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.
Intelligent safety is the co-pilot South African drivers need
Every time you open a news app or scroll through tech headlines, it sounds like the driverless future is around the corner. In some countries, fully autonomous vehicles, driverless taxis, and artificial intelligence taking complete control of the steering wheel have already arrived.
Demand for EVs continues its growth across Europe and South Africa with Chinese brands increasing market share, new OLX data shows
Every electric vehicle market tracked by OLX Group (“OLX”) is still growing at double- or triple-digit rates, and Chinese automotive brands are capturing a growing share of that demand, according to new data published recently.
JAECOO J5 BEV arrives as the brand’s first fully electric model in South Africa
OMODA & JAECOO South Africa has opened pre-orders for the J5 BEV, the first fully electric JAECOO model to be offered in the country. The new model is scheduled to arrive at dealerships by the end of August 2026.