President commits to ‘green’ industrialisation, EV production
The country will decommission and repurpose coal-fired power stations and invest in new low-carbon generation capacity, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.
More South Africans see merits of electric vehicles
South Africans in the market for a car are developing an increased appetite for electric vehicles, with some planning a purchase in the next five years, says AutoTrader.
Tesla, VW dominate global electric vehicle sales in 2021
Despite supply chain constraints, global electric vehicle sales increased to 2.6 million units in the first half of 2021, with Tesla and Volkswagen leading the pack.
South Africa leads Africa’s electric vehicle adoption rate, but falls behind other developing countries like India and Mexico, says the Global EV Outlook.
South Africans want electric cars but they are still too expensive
Although there is demand for electric vehicles from South African customers, high prices are the biggest deterrent to consumer adoption, says AutoTrader.