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    Volvo C40 Recharge: A to B in an EV

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/08/2023 0 3 min read
    The new Volvo C40 Recharge is the Swedish automaker’s second full electric vehicle after it introduced the XC40 Recharge in 2022. The difference...
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    Government still putting brakes on EVs

    Recharged, 15/07/2023 0 5 min read
    South Africa needs to start building EVs locally to keep up with the rest of the world, or risk being...
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    First Drive: GWM Ora 400 GT

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/07/2023 0 4 min read
    I recently had a unique opportunity to drive the all electric GWM Ora 400 GT in South Africa. The EV...
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    BYD enters SA market with Atto 3 EV

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/06/2023 0 2 min read
    Chinese new energy vehicle automaker Build Your Dreams, otherwise known as BYD, has officially entered the South African market. It...
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    Volvo EX30 revealed with SA prices

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/06/2023 4 3 min read
    Volvo unveiled a new all-electric EX30 compact SUV via a global livestream with competitive pricing for the South African market,...
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    A week in the BMW iX3

    Recharged, 08/06/2023 0 7 min read
    I recently spent a week in the all-electric BMW iX3 SUV. It is the EV equivalent to the internal combustion...
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    Launch Drive: Volvo C40 Recharge

    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2023 0 5 min read
    Volvo South Africa held a media event for the launch of its C40 Recharge in the Western Cape this week....
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    GridCars increases EV charging rates

    Recharged, 28/05/2023 0 1 min read
    GridCars has announced an increase in its electric vehicle network charge rates effective 1 June 2023. The company responsible for...
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    GWM Ora: cheapest EV in SA

    Recharged, 15/05/2023 0 1 min read
    Great Wall Motors (GWM) will showcase its full electric Ora this week at the Nampo Harvest Day exhibition in Bothaville...
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    Woolworths online delivery fleet powered by Everlectric

    Recharged, 12/05/2023 0 3 min read
    Retailer Woolworths has rolled out an electric fleet for its online delivery orders, powered by Everlectric and DSV. The retailer...
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    Mini electric’s new design elements

    Recharged, 10/05/2023 0 3 min read
    Mini has unveiled a fresh new design for its upcoming all electric Mini family. Four design elements that have been...
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    Going snow mode in the Nissan Ariya EV

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/04/2023 0 1 min read
    When you think about driving an electric car, testing it on snow is the last thing that comes to mind....
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    EVs

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    Living Electric: Geely E2
    Nafisa Akabor, 25/06/2026
    The Geely E2 was launched in April 2026 as South Africa’s cheapest EV and currently holds that title. At R339...
    Fuel For Change: Why South Africa’s EV Market Is Gaining Speed
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/06/2026 0
    South Africa’s new energy vehicle (NEV) debate has shifted from climate talk into the hard economics of geo­politics, fuel volatility and consumer survival. It...
    Living Electric: Toyota RAV4 PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 0
    The Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid launched recently in Cape Town. Recharged as in attendance, where we sampled a few models...
    Driven: Lexus RZ
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2026 0
    Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, stands out from its competitors by prioritising hybrids over battery electric vehicles. It has what...
    Toyota launches next-gen RAV4
    Nafisa Akabor, 04/06/2026
    Toyota South Africa previewed the next-gen RAV4 at its inaugural Toyota Matsuri event recently at the Kyalami race track and...
    A crossroads on electric avenue
    Nafisa Akabor, 30/05/2026 0
    The transition to New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in South Africa has now moved from a boardroom “what if” situation, to...
    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....
    Driven: Leapmotor C10 REEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/05/2026 0
    Just over 1 000 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa in 2025, according to Naamsa data, but the plug-in...

    Reviews

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    Bullet Review: SanDisk Extreme Fit
    Nafisa Akabor, 12/06/2026 2
    The SanDisk Extreme Fit is tiny USB-C drive that’s designed to stay in your laptop. It comes in various sizes,...
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    Review: Saros
    MJ Khan, 08/06/2026
    There are certain games I admire more than I enjoyed playing, like liking the idea of a fruit bowl more...
    7.0
    Review: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
    MJ Khan, 25/05/2026
    Tomodachi Life was Nintendo’s strangest success stories on the Nintendo 3DS. Released in 2013 as the follow-up to the Japan-exclusive...
    7.7
    Review: Honor Magic 8 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/05/2026
    The Honor Magic 8 Pro came to South Africa in March 2026 at a price of R27 999. It is...
    9.5
    Review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park
    MJ Khan, 04/05/2026
    When I reviewed Super Mario Bros. Wonder over two years ago, I shared that it stands as “a testament to...
    9.2
    Review: Pokémon Pokopia
    MJ Khan, 10/04/2026
    I’ll start with a small admission. I don’t usually review games I haven’t finished. It’s part of the discipline. Play...
    8.7
    Review: MacBook Neo
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/03/2026
    The MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most talked about releases in years. It’s being touted as a student laptop...
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    Review: Oppo Reno15 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 05/03/2026
    I’ll say it upfront: I’m lazy. Comfortably, stubbornly lazy. Which is why I’ve been using an iPhone for years. It...

    ADVICE

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    Scam warning ahead of FIFA World Cup
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/06/2026
    As millions of fans worldwide are preparing for the FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are exploiting this interest. Kaspersky experts have...
    How to: Disable Gemini on Gmail
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2026
    Google has been rolling out Gemini on Gmail to integrate more AI features to help with productivity. There’s a good...
    Samsung Z Fold 7 vs Honor Magic V5
    Martha van Zyl, 27/01/2026
    Foldables are no longer niche tech curiosities; they’re serious productivity machines and lifestyle statements. Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 7...
    Top 5: Earbuds with Live Translate
    Martha van Zyl, 13/01/2026
    Imagine walking through a busy market in Tokyo or Buenos Aires and having real-time translation play right in your ears....
    How to avoid Black Friday scams
    Nafisa Akabor, 17/11/2025
    Remember how back in the day, we used to see fake Takealot ads on Facebook? And people fall for it...
    How to blacklist a stolen phone
    Nafisa Akabor, 26/08/2025
    Living in South Africa means there’s a higher than average chance our phones may get stolen. I had mine stolen...
    DHgate Review from South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/05/2025
    After being flooded with TikToks about DHgate, I knew I had to test it. Since the US tariff war intensified...
    DJI Neo vs DJI Flip
    Yenziwe Ngwenya, 14/05/2025
    Drones are slowly becoming a must-have for content creators. Whether you’re a filmmaker or just getting started with vlogging, everyone...
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