The gradual acceptance of hybrid vehicles, based on a recent survey, has again questioned the reluctance of government’s support for incentives regarding so-called new energy vehicles or NEVs. 🚕 Motoring
reports that, compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, EVs loose energy at a slower rate due to there being less friction.
“They still lose energy during the charging process, for cooling, in the power steering and in the drivetrain and auxiliary components,”“This accounts for a 31 to 35% energy loss but regenerative braking returns about 22% of this. Thus, comparatively, EVs lose approximately 13% of their original energy.”
According to Herbert, studies have found that between 74% and 85% of an internal combustion engine vehicle’s energy is lost over time.“Using South Africa’s most affordable fully electric vehicle, the Mini Cooper S E, it costs approximately R177 to fully charge which gives you a range of about 217km.
“The Mini Cooper S, with a slightly higher power output and claimed fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km, costs approximately R283 to travel 217km. Assuming the real-world fuel consumption is slightly higher than the claimed and depending on how the vehicle is driven, it is safe to assume that the cost is somewhat higher. Thus, again, the EV performs more efficiently,” Herbert said.
He concluded by saying, “Once EVs have price parity with ICE vehicles in South Africa, this will be even better. Consequently, the answer is yes, EVs are more efficient”.
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