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    Driven: Leapmotor C10 REEV

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/05/2026 0 5 min read
    Just over 1 000 battery electric vehicles were sold in South Africa in 2025, according to Naamsa data, but the plug-in...
    electric, opinion

    BYD Dolphin Surf: 6 months in

    Recharged, 14/04/2026 4 min read
    BYD South Africa recently shared its sales figures to Naamsa, the Automotive Business Council for the first time since it...
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    On the road with the fun-sized Mini SE

    Nafisa Akabor, 01/03/2025 1 min read
    Published in Brainstorm Magazine February 2025. Buyers will be paying for the Mini brand, which starts at R802 000 for...
    news, electric

    eNCA: Electric Minibus Taxi

    Nafisa Akabor, 05/10/2024 0 1 min read
    The electric taxi has been launched in South Africa and is set to hit the road as early as next...
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    South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi launched

    Nafisa Akabor, 03/10/2024 0 3 min read
    South Africa’s first electric minibus taxi, eKamva, was unveiled at the Smarter Mobility Africa Summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 2...
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    BYD to supply SA with 120 electric buses

    Recharged, 25/07/2024 0 2 min read
    BYD will supply South Africa with its first fleet of electric buses, through a deal with Golden Arrow. The Cape...
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    Toyota, Lexus unveil EVs heading to SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 29/01/2024 0 2 min read
    At its annual State of the Motoring Industry address, Toyota South Africa Motors shared its roadmap for its electric vehicle...
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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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    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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    Mercedes-Benz says EVs have economic advantage in SA

    Nafisa Akabor, 24/01/2023 0 3 min read
    Mercedes-Benz introduced its fifth electric car to the local market in Johannesburg last week, amid daily rolling blackouts by Eskom...
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    Review: Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge

    Nafisa Akabor, 17/01/2023 0 5 min read
    The Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge was released as the “more affordable” version of the XC40 P8 twin motor that launched in March...
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    What we saw at CES 2023

    Nafisa Akabor, 12/01/2023 0 1 min read
    The world’s largest technology show, CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show and held annually in Las Vegas in...
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    EVs

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    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 0
    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...
    EVs
    Top EVs sold from January to July 2026 in South Africa
    Nafisa Akabor, 19/08/2026 0
    Naamsa has shared its latest New Energy Vehicle sales for South Africa from January to July 2026. It’s a recording...
    Living Electric: BMW X3 30e PHEV
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    BMW makes a variety of powertrains alongside the many EVs I’ve covered, such as the plug-in hybrid X3, which I...
    Chery Q EV lands at R350 000 in SA
    Martha van Zyl, 31/07/2026 0
    Electric cars are slowly becoming a more realistic option for South African motorists, and Chery is hoping to accelerate that...

    Reviews

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    Review: Marvel’s Wolverine
    MJ Khan, 02/10/2026 0
    Unlike pattypans, which I’ve eternally abhorred, I have a complicated history with Wolverine games. I played X2: Wolverine’s Revenge on...
    9.0
    Review: Onimusha – Way of the Sword
    MJ Khan, 07/09/2026 0
    I went into Onimusha: Way of the Sword with two glutinously conflicting feelings. On the one hand, I have a...
    8.3
    Review: Splatoon Raiders
    MJ Khan, 04/09/2026 0
    I waded into Splatoon Raiders with lower expectations than I probably should have. I never really gelled with the previous...
    Gimme: Kodak Charmera
    Nafisa Akabor, 03/09/2026 0
    A camera not for Instagram: Kodak Charmera — Millennium Edition, originally published in the Financial Mail. There is something almost...
    6.7
    Review: Fitness Boxing 3 – Your Personal Trainer
    MJ Khan, 31/08/2026 0
    Fitness Boxing 3 proves that Nintendo’s growing catalogue of fitness games isn’t just a novelty and delivers a surprisingly focused...
    Gimme: Acer AiTV
    Nafisa Akabor, 27/08/2026 0
    Acer AiTV Streaming Box is passable but not perfect, originally published in the Financial Mail. The Acer AiTV 4K streaming...
    Gimme: EcoFlow Delta 3 Max
    Nafisa Akabor, 20/08/2026 0
    Power hungry EcoFlow Delta 3 Max, originally published in the Financial Mail. There are cheaper alternatives, but the EcoFlow Delta...
    Gimme: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8
    Nafisa Akabor, 13/08/2026 0
    Pocket power with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, originally published in the Financial Mail. Samsung’s foldable phones have been...

    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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