CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 23, 2021

About a year ago we wrote the article “Electric Vehicles in South Africa: Where Are We Now?,” ” which gave a view on the state of the electric vehicle market in South Africa. One year later we want to give an update on the progress since then.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 9, 2025

There are calls for wider incentives, including the reduction of import duties levied on EV imports, in South Africa. The automobile manufacturing sector is a critical pillar of South Africas economy. The countrys automotive industry contributes 5.3% manufacturing and 2.1% In 2023, the export of vehicles.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Elon Musk and South Africas President Cyril Rmaphosa have been discussing the potential of Starlink and Tesla coming to the billionaires country of origin. Musk has reportedly asked Ramaphosa to ease regulations, requiring businesses in South Africa to be at least 30% Black-owned through sharing equity with local partners.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 10, 2024

Sales of electric vehicles have been very slow in South Africa, but the industry is starting to show signs of growth. Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 931 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2023

Sales of battery electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. There has been a slow but steady increase in BEV sales in the country, punctuated by […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 9, 2023

Sales of battery-electric vehicles continue to show steady progress in South Africa. Battery-electric vehicle sales breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 23, 2024

Autotrader did a survey in South Africa a while ago to find out how much South Africans were willing to pay to buy an EV. continued] The post The Dayun Yuehu S5 Mini SUV Becomes The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. 72% of consumers are.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

One of the first to do so was South African retailer Woolworthswhen it rolled out a fleet of over 40 electric vans a couple of years ago. FedEx also introduced electric vans in South Africa. The Shoprite.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

It you are looking for one of the most convenient charging solutions for houses, apartments, hospitality properties, and workplaces in South Africa, there is some good news. The Tesla Wall Connector is now available in South Africa! With […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Audi has a good following in South Africa. According to Autotrader’s 2021 Mid-Year Car Industry Report, Audi is the 5th most searched brand in South Africa. I have also been a fan of Audi cars for a while. My eldest brother had an old Audi 500 over a decade ago. It was in very good […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have been quite slow in South Africa but are now showing signs of significant progress. In the first four months of 2022, 138 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa. Now, one year later, sales of battery electric vehicle have doubled over the same period.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 25, 2024

In the first 6 months of this year, 749 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa. continued] The post The Volvo EX30 Leads The Way As BEV Sales Continue To Grow In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 6, 2022

We wrote about Woolworths South Africa trialing electric vans on some of its delivery routes last year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 13, 2021

The BMW i3 was the only fully electric vehicle available in South Africa for a very long time. Since its introduction around 2015, it has gone on to be South Africa’s all time top-selling fully electric vehicle up to now. The BMW i8 also tops the plug-in hybrid charts.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 11, 2021

Electric vehicle sales in South Africa have been quite slow due to several factors. These include high import duties and taxes for EVs, as well as a small selection of EVs for consumers to choose from. While the high import duties and taxes remain, there is light at the end of the tunnel on other […].

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Electrek

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Elon Musk reportedly discussed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa the potential of Tesla building a battery factory in South Africa.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 17, 2024

Last year, Volvo Trucks started delivering heavy electric trucks to its customers in South Africa. In another major boost for the uptake of heavy electric trucks in South Africa, Volvo Trucks South Africa has now launched Equipment-as-a-Service (EaaS) model for electric truck rentals in the country.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is investing R100 million ($5.35 continued] The post Mercedes-Benz Expanding Solar At South Africa Factory, Investing In EV Charging Countrywide appeared first on CleanTechnica. million USD) in a solar PV installation with 22,847 solar panels.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Great Wall Motor South Africa unveiled the full lineup of the Ora Good Cat’s range in Johannesburg. continued] The post Ora Good Cat Named The ‘’Ora 03’’ in South Africa & Becomes Lowest Priced EV In The Country appeared first on CleanTechnica. The Good Cat.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2023

The Ballard hydrogen fuel cell module will help power ultra-class mining haul trucks like this one at Anglo American’s Mogalakwena Platinum Group Metals mine in South Africa. These trucks are estimated to save 2,600 tons of diesel fuel each year.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 11, 2025

South Africa is one of the largest markets for sales of brand new vehicles in Africa. Just over half a million new vehicles are sold in South Africa each year. South Africa is the biggest economy on the continent. However, what really makes a big difference is the countrys well.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 9, 2023

There have been some exciting announcements this week in the South African electric mobility sector. One of the really exciting ones was the announcement from Volvo Cars South Africa that the new electric Volvo EX30 compact SUV is coming to South Africa early next year at a very attractive price.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 2, 2024

October is transport month in South Africa. One of the highlights of the month is the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit currently being held in Midrand, near Johannesburg. continued] The post Roam Air Electric Motorcycle Embarks On Historic 6,000-KM Solar-Powered Trip From Nairobi To South Africa!

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Ford South Africa has announced that $281 million (USD) will be invested to produce the new plug-in hybrid Ford Ranger. more] The post Ford South Africa To Produce New Plug-In Hybrid Ford Ranger Pickup Truck appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 19, 2023

Sales of battery-electric vehicles continue to show steady progress in South Africa. Battery-electric vehicle sales breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa are starting pick up now, thanks to a wider selection of EVs on. continued] The post Zero Carbon Charge Starts Construction On First National Network Of 100% Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations in South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 1, 2023

The all-electric BMW iX1 is now on sale in South Africa. It joins the growing list of battery electric vehicles now available from BMW for consumers in South Africa to buy, adding onto the MINI Cooper SE (which is the most affordable BEV in South Africa at the moment), the […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 16, 2023

Compared to similar markets around the world, South Africa has a small selection of electric vehicle models available for consumers to buy. For a very long time, the only BEV that was available for consumers in South Africa to buy was the BMW […].

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2022

Anglo American plc unveiled a prototype of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck designed to operate in everyday mining conditions at its Mogalakwena PGMs (platinum group metals) mine in South Africa. South Africa’s Hydrogen Valley. With a combination of abundant renewable energy sources (i.e.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A lot of recent promising and exciting developments from South Africa gave us a look at what is happening in some of these markets. Who said there was no demand for electric cars around the world, and especially in emerging markets? Although sales of electric cars have been low and relatively slow to pick up […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa are now starting to gain some significant traction as more models become available on the market. One of the brands now bringing its models to South Africa in decent number in response to demand from the market is Volvo Cars. The move has paid off for Volvo Cars […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 15, 2023

NYSE: FDX), has deployed its first 10 electric vehicles in South Africa, as part of the company’s continuing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable logistics. FedEx says introducing EVs in South Africa marks an important milestone for the company as it works towards its goal […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 22, 2023

Sales of battery electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021. There has been a slow but steady increase in BEV sales in the country, punctuated by a sharp decline in 2020 […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

After a very slow start, electric vehicle sales seem to be starting to gain some traction in South Africa. Sales of battery-electric vehicles breached the 500 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever in 2022. Last year, 502 BEVs were sold in South Africa, up from 218 in 2021.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first. continued] The post The Volvo XC40 Leads The Way In South Africa As BEV Sales Show Good Progress in 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 3, 2023

The BYD Atto 3 is now available in South Africa. The Atto 3 will have 2 models in South Africa, a 49.92kWh Standard Range model starting from R768,000, and a 60.48kWh Extended Range model. It was launched last Friday in Johannesburg. Both models have BYD’s Blade Battery. The Extended Range Version starting from R835,000.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

South Africa is one of the main motor vehicle assembly and manufacturing hubs on the African continent. Vehicles are produced in South Africa for the local South African market, the regional markets on the African continent, and for export to countries on other continents, such as Europe.

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