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Everlectric ramps up EVs for urban delivery, distribution

The electric vehicle-as-a-service firm expands its 2026 EV range with larger vans and urban trucks for commercial fleets.

Zero Carbon Charge

Treasury must fund EV infrastructure to unlock e-mobility

Zero Carbon Charge calls on Treasury to align EV import duties with ICE vehicles and fund off-grid charging infrastructure.

Sibahle Malinga

University of Johannesburg

UJ centre advances practical EV innovation

The university’s Centre for Automotive and Electric Vehicle Innovation turns academic research into road‑ready electric mobility solutions.

South African Police Service

Fatal e-hailing hijacking spurs calls for driver safety reform

Police arrest a woman in Pretoria West after an e-hailing driver was killed and hijacked; with more arrests expected.

inDrive partners with Cartrack on driver safety tools

The e-hailer and Cartrack will offer tracking, emergency response and dashcam services to platinum-tier drivers.

ITWeb TV: SA-made drone readies for combat action

Milkor is looking to increase the production of its locally-developed unmanned aerial vehicle, the Milkor 380, amid rising geopolitical tensions.

University of Pretoria

Vehicle-to-grid EVs could slash electricity, driving costs

Electric vehicles could double as home energy assets, helping South Africans save on fuel and electricity, states new research.

Sibahle Malinga

MyCiTi e-bus test to go live in Cape Town

The city’s urban mobility directorate and the University of Cape Town collaborate to research the use of electric buses.

Uber Eats, Gauteng govt initiative boosts township economy

The partnership generated over R1 billion for township merchants and delivery partners through digitisation and expanded market access.

BMW Group South Africa

BMW SA CEO calls for speedy finalisation of electric vehicle policy

Peter van Binsbergen, BMW Group SA CEO, urges the country to urgently finalise the new energy vehicle regulatory policy, amid multiple industry pressures.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

Bolt for Business sees strong growth in SA

Driver data shows rising platform usage, with Joburg, Cape Town and Durban accounting for the highest volume of rides in 2025.

Electric vehicles Automotive Business Council

Solar-powered EVs set to transform African mobility markets

Solar energy and falling electric vehicle prices are forecast to make e-mobility viable across diverse African markets, says a new study.

Sibahle Malinga

National Consumer Commission

372 Volvo EX30 vehicles recalled in SA

The recall affects certain 2024 – 2026 EX30 single motor extended range and twin motor performance models.