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    How VW aims to switch South Africans on to EV ownership with lease option

    Nafisa Akabor, 30/11/2022 0 1 min read
    Leasing an electric vehicle (EV) is a new concept in South Africa. Mini was the first to offer this option...
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    BMW i7 sets the bar in luxury electric vehicles

    Nafisa Akabor, 08/11/2022 0 8 min read
    After a sneak peak of the new electric i7 a couple of months ago, BMW invited the Mail & Guardian...
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    The new Funky FE-1 is set to be South Africa’s cheapest electric car

    Nafisa Akabor, 20/10/2022 0 1 min read
    South Africa is getting its lightest and most affordable electric vehicle (EV), Chinese import the Funky FE-1, which is set...
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    Driven: Audi RS e-tron GT

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/10/2022 0 6 min read
    I recently spent nearly two weeks with the all electric Audi RS e-tron GT. It was for a road trip...
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    Can the Audi RS e-tron GT go the distance on a cross-province road trip?

    Nafisa Akabor, 21/09/2022 0 1 min read
    Road tripping in an EV is not on top of mind for South Africans, but I jumped at the opportunity...
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    Get ready for electric taxis in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 14/09/2022 0 1 min read
    Electrified fleets within logistics is quietly moving along and, in parts of the Western Cape, is being tested as public...
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    BMW previews its electric i7 limousine in South Africa

    Nafisa Akabor, 06/09/2022 0 3 min read
    BMW South Africa previewed its new luxury-class 7 Series vehicles, including the electric i7, at a media event in Steyn...
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    A week in the Mini Cooper SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 11/07/2022 0 6 min read
    I spent a week in the Mini Cooper SE after getting a home EV wallbox charger installed. I wanted to...
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    A weekend in the Audi etron Sportback S

    Nafisa Akabor, 21/06/2022 0 2 min read
    Audi made a splash earlier this year when it simultaneously launched six e-tron models in its electric vehicle (EV) range...
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    I bought a home wallbox EV charger

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/06/2022 0 5 min read
    Most of you know know I love electric cars, which has been fuelled by me covering them officially since 2017....
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    Torque about watts – EV Charging 101

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/02/2022 0 1 min read
    Sowetan Motoring: Everything you need to know about charging EVs in SA. Charging a car will soon be as natural...
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    A month in the BMW iX

    Nafisa Akabor, 31/01/2022 0 12 min read
    I spent a month driving the BMW iX xDrive40 for the holidays, which went back on 18 January. Driving an...
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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...
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    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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