Toyota is kicking off its first series of electric vehicles bound for the global market with a battery-powered SUV that the Japanese automaker says embodies the reliability and efficiency underpinning the Toyota brand. The “bZ4X,” which resembles Toyota’s popular Rav-4, is set for release in North America, Japan, China, and Read more…
Xiaopeng Motors, known as Xpeng, is a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) company that was founded as a research and development firm in 2014. In September 2021, it sold just over 10,400 electric G3 EV SUVs in China. The company officially entered the EV arena in 2018 with the G3 EV, selling 41 Read more…
By the time the FIA Formula E World Championship E-Prix takes place in Cape Town in 2023, it will have been over 30 years since the last open-wheel racing event in South Africa. In 1992, the Formula One circus pitched its tent at Kyalami, but since then it’s been lean Read more…
Foxconn unveiled three new electric vehicles at its annual Hon Hai Tech Day event on Monday (Oct. 18), the Model C, Model E, and Model T. The new series, made in partnership with Taiwan’s Yulon Motors, is a major step forward for the company as it fast-tracks into smart transport. Read more…
While the world becomes increasingly accustomed to electric vehicles, South Africans are still deprived of an accessible range of options. Nevertheless, tech companies across the globe continue to invest heavily in EV tech, including Foxconn, the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer best known for making Apple’s iPhones. At a recent tech event, Read more…
The UK Tesla Model Y configurator is now up and running ahead of first deliveries early next year. The RHD version of Tesla’s crossover will be available in either Long Range or Performance guise, with prices starting at £54,990 ($75,562) and £64,990 ($89,304) respectively. Currently only the five-seat Model Y interior layout Read more…
The only Tesla Model 3 in SouthAfrica and one of two Tesla’s in South Africa.Motor Magnet has confirmed that it was imported for a customer in Ballito and the company importing them will receive more units early next year!
South Africa is set for big growth in electric vehicle (EV) adoption as more manufacturers bring models into the country, charging infrastructure expands, and international markets demand electric vehicles from local manufacturing plants. This is the view of Greg Blandford, director of energy and e-mobility at sustainable energy company Rubicon Read more…
While the name may ring a little foreign, Fed Ex, the US-based logistics service operates in South Africa under FedEx Express branding. According to TechCentral, the operator recently concluded its first electric vehicle trial in Johannesburg and will now start introducing EVs into its entire fleet in the country. FedEx FedUp with Read more…
Demand is increasing in South Africa for electric vehicles (EVs) but the price of these vehicles is one of the major barriers to EV adoption in the country. AutoTrader South Africa CEO George Mienie said it saw a 211% increase in demand in searches for EVs in the first six Read more…