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With fuel prices set to rise again, inflation expected to climb and borrowing costs increasing, electric and hybrid vehicles could offer South African consumers a way to reduce their monthly transport costs.
ELECTRIC CARS

Could EVs be South Africa’s answer to rising fuel, power and borrowing costs?

Are rising costs starting to tip the maths in an EV's favour?

  • Ashley Lechman
7 min read
If there was a sudden increase in BEV ownership in South Africa like the iCAUR, it does not mean the grid will collapse.
ELECTRIC CARS

Will EVs break Eskom? The surprising 10% reality

Millions of electric cars on South African roads sound like a grid nightmare, but experts say total power demand will rise by only 10% - if we charge smart.

  • Willem van de Putte
5 min read