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Electric Vehicle Myths Busted: The Truth About EVs in South Africa

South African motorists have specific concerns about EVs that European buyers don't face. We address every myth with data from real South African EV owners.

Vutomi Manzini·10 Jun 2026· 9 min read

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Volkswagen iD.4: Germany's Most Important EV Finally Arrives in South Africa

The Volkswagen iD.4 Pure has arrived in South Africa at R859,900. It's the electric vehicle that could change the local market. We drove it from Cape Town to Hermanus.

Vutomi Manzini·08 Jun 2026· 8 min

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BYD Atto 3: China's EV Giant Takes on South Africa

BYD's Atto 3 starts from R649,900 and promises up to 420km of range. We spent a week with the Standard Range model to find out if Chinese EVs are finally ready for South African roads.

Vutomi Manzini·05 Jun 2026· 9 min

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Hyundai Tucson 1.6 T-GDi Hybrid AWD: Korean Clever

The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD uses a 1.6-litre turbopetrol and electric motor to produce 169kW and 350Nm, with real-world fuel consumption of 5.8L/100km. We tested it in Cape Town.

Vutomi Manzini·04 Jun 2026· 7 min

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South Africa's EV Charging Network: Where We Are in 2024

South Africa had 847 public EV charging points at the end of Q2 2024 — up 340% from 2022. We map the network, identify the gaps and ask: is SA ready for mass EV adoption?

Vutomi Manzini·03 Jun 2026· 7 min

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Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric: The Safe Choice in EVs

The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the safest EV you can buy in South Africa. Five-star Euro NCAP, 418km range and Volvo's benchmark safety technology. At R969,000 it's expensive — but comprehensive.

Vutomi Manzini·28 May 2026· 7 min

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Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: The Sensible Choice for South African Fuel Prices

The Corolla Cross 1.8 HEV starts at R499,900. With claimed consumption of 4.3L/100km, it could save you R15,000 a year in fuel compared to a conventional crossover. We tested if those claims hold up.

Vutomi Manzini·24 May 2026· 8 min

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