The change to EVs in South Africa is not a matter of ‘if’ but a ‘when’.
The chief executive of driver training group MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says that while electric vehicle adoption faces many challenges in South Africa, there are just as many solutions – adding that the change to EVs is not a matter of ‘if’ but a ‘when.’
Herbert identified three challenges which are commonly divisive put-offs for electric vehicles in South Africa – he also provided some solutions to these issues that are currently being implemented or are coming.The primary issue for most people concerning EVs is the high initial outlay required, despite the possibility of saving considerably in the long-term, said Herbert.
However, progress is being made in this regard, despite load shedding, including the rollout of charging ports and stations, as well as using solar backups to mitigate the stresses of blackouts.BMW has 230 current charging ports;Mordor Intelligence said significant investment in EWV power capacity is expected over the next decade in Africa.
A new DC 200KW charger with solar backup is also included in the latest rollout and is based at Mall of Africa in Midrand, Gauteng. This new charger will allow compatible cars to charge incredibly quickly, Audi said. Despite regular load shedding affecting South Africa, charging networks capitalise on solar installations to keep charging stations performing optimally.Motorists are particularly concerned that their EV will not make the range of long driving trips, said Herbert.
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