South Africans are observing theMost of the available EVs that are priced in rands are seven figures. There are a few, but they remain quite fully priced. The simple fact is that EVs are very expensive in South Africa. Most are luxury vehicles with huge battery packs, which are nearly impossible to charge conveniently from a home 220v socket.
But what of a basic EV option? Something small, with modest power and performance? That's what EV Africa is marketing. The company's Blitz four-seater passenger car and compact bakkie are priced at R239 000, making them some of the mostGet 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.