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. The survey results show that 64% of respondents stated that they would purchase an electric vehicle within the next 5 years. 72% of consumers are.

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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

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

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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Electrek

AUGUST 23, 2021

Welcome one and all back to the Electric Vehicle Spotlight (EVS) , where we at Electrek shine a light on specific companies bringing exciting new innovations and strategies to the world of electrified transport. more… The post Electric Vehicle Spotlight (EVS): Opibus is helping electrify Africa appeared first on Electrek.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

continued] The post DHL Express South Africa Gets Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Test Fleet In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. Vans are utilised in a lot of sectors. Some of the largest operators of vans are logistics and courier companies.

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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.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2024

In an exciting development toward electricity in one of the most prominent sectors in the African transport. continued] The post BYD & Ampersand To Collaborate On Electric Motorcycles In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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

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

DECEMBER 24, 2023

continued] The post BYD’s Plan for Japan is Good for Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. BYD has some big plans for the Japanese market, according to reports from Tokyo. The reports say BYD wants to.

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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

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

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

continued] The post There Is A Silent Revolution Happening In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. The African continent is home to more than 50 countries and more than 1.3 billion people. A lot of exciting.

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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

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

AUGUST 23, 2024

South Africa’s national electric utility company, Eskom, has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, Gauteng.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 15, 2022

Audi South Africa, in partnership with GridCars, has finalized the installation of 33 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the country. These represent a total of 70 charge point connectors and expands on the existing network in the country.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2024

Most of these vehicles are over 20 years old. continued] The post Ethiopia Shows Us Just How Fast The Transition To Electric Mobility Can Happen In Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica. According to reports and.

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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. This has contributed to the slow electric vehicles sales in the country.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post EV Battery Swapping Takes Over Africa, Is US Next? A new, eye-catching EV battery swapping station from the firm Spiro levels up rider services and sets the table for rapid global expansion. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 4, 2024

From cheap electric cars making their way into African and South American countries, to robotaxi firsts and progress, to EV sales grow in different corners of the world. continued] The post Cheap EVs in Africa & South America, Robotaxi Leaders, Tesla California Sales Crisis — Top Cleantech Stories appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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

JULY 26, 2024

Plug-in hybrid vehicles seem to have a growing market in South Africa. In 2023, there were 333 plug-in hybrids sold in South Africa. The number of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) sold in the first half of 2024 has already hit 88% of last year’s total, as 293 PHEVs were sold.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The world includes Africa, but unfortunately so far, besides. continued] The post Time For Tesla To Start Looking Seriously Into Africa: A Proposed Approach appeared first on CleanTechnica. Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

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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

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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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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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 10, 2024

These electrified vehicles had a combined market share of. continued] The post Audi South Africa Expands Charging Network With Addition Of 150kW DC Fast Chargers In Key National Locations appeared first on CleanTechnica. respectively.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 21, 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. With only 1024 BEVs sold since 2018, its clear to see that sales of BEVs have been slow in South Africa compared […]

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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

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

BasiGo, an e-mobility company that is working on bringing the future of clean, electric public transport to sub-Saharan Africa, recently. Million Grant From USAID To Scale Up Clean Public Transport In Rwanda appeared first on CleanTechnica. more] The post BasiGo Awarded $1.5

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2023

The motorcycle sector in Africa is one of the largest vehicle segments on the continent. There are over 27 million ICE motorbikes registered across Africa, with around 80% of them used in the motorcycle taxi industry.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 5, 2023

The Japanese market has a major influence on the automotive sector in East and Southern Africa. That’s because most of the countries in East and Southern Africa (excluding South Africa) allow the importation of used vehicles.

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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

JULY 27, 2023

We don’t think of Africa. However, Africa has resources, and the expectation is that the continent will be a much bigger source of lithium by 2030. When we think of where lithium comes from, we think of South America (Chile specifically), Australia, and the US a bit — with processing in China, of course. Lithium […]

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