TechCentral has compiled a list of the five most affordable electric cars available in South Africa.
This stark contrast in cost has long been a barrier for many prospective buys, limiting the accessibility of EVs to a select few.
The Eva City Blitz, which is basically a souped-up golf cart, and is currently the cheapest EV in South Africa. Read on to see which other vehicles are on the list.BMW Group, which owns Mini, has installed the lithium-ion high-voltage battery pack and the electric motor from the BMW i3 S into a Mini Cooper body. Range is disappointing compared to other models, though.This compact EV marks a significant shift for the Swedish brand as it embraces an all-electric platform.
However, this affordability barrier isn’t GWM’s fault. The company is actively working to democratise EV ownership by offering financing options that include home installation of inverters and batteries. It’s a commendable effort from GWM to make electric motoring more accessible to all.Topping the charts as South Africa’s most affordable EV is the City Blitz by EV Africa, a brand still relatively unfamiliar to many South Africans.
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