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    Living Electric: Geely E2

    Nafisa Akabor, 25/06/2026 9 min read
    The Geely E2 was launched in April 2026 as South Africa’s cheapest EV and currently holds that title. At R339...
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    Driven: Lexus RZ

    Nafisa Akabor, 10/06/2026 0 5 min read
    Toyota, the world’s largest carmaker, stands out from its competitors by prioritising hybrids over battery electric vehicles. It has what...
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    iCaur launches in SA and V23 price reveal

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/05/2026 3 min read
    There’s been a lot of hype around the new iCaur brand, which falls under the Chery Group in South Africa....
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    Living Electric: BYD Dolphin Surf

    Nafisa Akabor, 16/05/2026 10 min read
    The BYD Dolphin Surf appeals because of its small size as a runaround city electric car. It was the cheapest...
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    Geely E2 new cheapest EV in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/04/2026 3 min read
    Geely South Africa unveiled its new compact all-electric hatchback that is currently the cheapest electric vehicle in South Africa. The...
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    First Look: iCaur 03T and V23

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/03/2026 5 min read
    The iCaur brand, a new energy vehicle adventure sub-brand under the Chery Group, is set to launch in South Africa...
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    BYD Dolphin Surf arrives in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/09/2025 4 min read
    BYD South Africa’s highly anticipated Dolphin Surf was launched at Battery Park, Cape Town on Tuesday, 16 September and Recharged...
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    Geely Auto SA launch plan and models

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025 4 min read
    Geely Auto will officially return to South Africa next month. Here’s my article that appeared on the Cars.co.za website. Ahead...
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    Smart EV to offer charging solutions in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 02/09/2025 2 min read
    A new electric vehicle charging operator Smart EV has launched its services in South Africa to offer integrated charging solutions....
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    Brainstorm: Six months with an EV

    Nafisa Akabor, 31/07/2025 5 min read
    Six months ago, I swapped my petrol car for an electric one: the new Mini Cooper SE. This long-term test...
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    A week in the Mini Aceman SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 26/06/2025 7 min read
    I recently spent time with the Mini Aceman SE, the newest Mini model in its EV line-up. You may have...
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    Six month test: Mini Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 27/05/2025 11 min read
    My Mini Cooper SE six-month long term test came to an end in the middle of May 2025. I received...
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    EVs

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    Ora 5 Diaries: I bought an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    I finally made the switch to an electric vehicle, after a decade of covering EVs. It was a long time...
    Launch Drive: Lexus ES 350e SE
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    Lexus released its second EV this year, following the launch of the Lexus RZ in February 2026. The new executive...
    Living Electric: BMW iX2
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/10/2026 0
    The BMW iX2 is for those who want an electric SUV that looks a little different from the usual family...
    Living Electric: GWM Ora 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 06/10/2026 0
    I recently had the opportunity to spend more time behind the wheel of the GWM Ora 5 EV. It’s a...
    First Look: Nio Firefly
    Nafisa Akabor, 16/09/2026 0
    Nio South Africa approached Recharged to get a sneak peek of its upcoming fully electric Firefly, a B segment compact...
    Living Electric: Lexus RZ 550e F Sport
    Nafisa Akabor, 07/09/2026 0
    The Lexus RZ 550e F Sport stands out from other EVs. It’s spacious, opulent, comes at a price, and features...
    Zero Carbon Charge doubles EV charging capacity on N3
    Recharged, 24/08/2026 1
    South Africa’s electric vehicle journey is picking up speed, and the charging infrastructure along one of the country’s busiest routes...
    Toyota
    Living Electric: Toyota bZ4X
    Nafisa Akabor, 24/08/2026 0
    Toyota launched its first electric vehicle in July this year, after months of delays. I was at the national media...

    Reviews

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    Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
    Martha van Zyl, 11/11/2026 0
    The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max would tempt me away from my iPhone, mostly because of its battery. Around...
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    Review: Apple iPhone Duo
    Nafisa Akabor, 10/11/2026 0
    Apple’s first foldable launched in South Africa on 23 October, the same day as the US and other first wave...
    7.6
    Review: EA Sports FC 27
    MJ Khan, 09/11/2026 0
    World Cup years are always special for casual football fans like me. I familiarise myself with players not named Ronaldo...
    Gimme: Honor Magic V6
    Nafisa Akabor, 05/11/2026 0
    The Honor Magic V6 brings blazing speed and sleek hardware, but does the price tag justify the software quirks? Originally...
    Gimme: Galaxy Buds4
    Nafisa Akabor, 29/10/2026 0
    The Galaxy Buds4 is exclusively for Samsung users. Originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung has spent years refining its...
    Gimme: iPhone 18 Pro
    Nafisa Akabor, 22/10/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro upgrades the range’s chipset, camera and battery life — the latter possibly being the biggest reason...
    8.3
    Review: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
    MJ Khan, 16/10/2026 0
    I like to think of myself as a hardcore Nintendo fan, but every year I’m reminded how many beloved, critically...
    Gimme: Oura Ring 5
    Nafisa Akabor, 15/10/2026 0
    Oura Ring 5 has more battery life, stronger sensors and its own AI ‘adviser’. Originally published in the Financial Mail....

    ADVICE

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    Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11
    Martha van Zyl, 02/10/2026 0
    The Apple Watch Series 12 vs Series 11 comparison is more about what your watch understands about you rather than...
    Apple AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4
    Martha van Zyl, 21/09/2026 0
    The Apple AirPods 5 vs Apple AirPods 4 comparison comes down to one important change: Apple has made active noise...
    iPhone 18 Pro vs. iPhone 17 Pro
    Martha van Zyl, 11/09/2026 0
    The iPhone 18 Pro appears familiar, but the interesting upgrades are hidden beneath the surface. Compared to the iPhone 17...
    Oura Ring 5 vs Oura Ring 4
    Martha van Zyl, 31/08/2026 0
    The Oura Ring has always been a rather clever bit of wearable tech: all the health-tracking smarts of a fitness...
    The secrets to lasting success from Jacaranda FM’s Business Breakfast
    Recharged, 21/08/2026 0
    What do a tech entrepreneur, a business growth specialist, a Springbok legend, and one of South Africa’s most recognisable businesswomen...
    Samsung Z Fold 8 vs Z Fold 8 Ultra
    Martha van Zyl, 04/08/2026 0
    Samsung has officially expanded its foldable family, and things are no longer quite as simple as choosing between a Fold...
    What you need to know before buying an EV
    Nafisa Akabor, 21/07/2026 0
    Last week I was a guest on The Outlier’s webinar on their topical subject of EVs. It was hosted by...
    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...
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