Plug-in hybrids are now getting batteries bigger than some full battery-electric vehicles. I used to drive a first generation Nissan Leaf that had a 24kWh battery, so I am always fascinated to see plug-in hybrids (PHEV) with larger batteries. An example of this is the new Chery Tiggo 9 Super … [continued]
The story of electric vehicle adoption is not a straight line, but a set of curves shaped by markets, policies, and feedback loops. Diffusion of innovations theory reminds us that early adopters pave the way before the early majority tips the balance. Logistic s-curves show why adoption is slow at … [continued]
570 BEVs were sold in South Africa compared with 788 PHEVs in the first 6 months of 2025
New and existing investor commitments back Ampersand’s sustainable transport and high-impact innovation, enabling it to reach 13,000 electric motorcycles and double its battery fleet across East Africa by early 2026.
Africa’s transport landscape starts from a very different baseline than the regions leading the global electric vehicle transition. Vehicle ownership per capita is low in most countries, and in many places motorcycles, scooters, and informal public transport dominate the movement of people and goods. In 2015, the continental average for … [continued]
About 6 or 7 years ago, I was seconded to support operations in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a company I was working for in the C&I solar sector. To facilitate the day-to-day activities I needed to do during that time, I was asked to look for a short term rental … [continued]
Community event bridges knowledge gap between EV technology and public understanding. Over the past couple of years, there have been a number of emobility conferences and workshops organized by various organisations in South Africa. However, most of these events have been targeting industry professionals. EVNow, an organization founded in 2025, … [continued]
The initiative, anchored by the Shell Foundation, aims to create a network of resources that support founders building sustainable solutions in key markets across the global south. San Francisco, California — 500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, announced today the launch of its Sustainable Innovation … [continued]
Toyota South Africa (excluding Lexus) sold 4,257 plug-less HEVs and only 4 plug-in hybrids. Yes, just 4 plug-in hybrids in the first 6 months of 2025.
The first time I ever visited South Africa was in the year 2008. Coming from a much smaller economy, Zimbabwe, the differences were startling. In general, the Zimbabwean auto sector was already being dominated by imports of used vehicles from Japan at that time. The situation was slightly different in … [continued]
