South Africa currently has two brands of electric vehicles, the BMW i3 and i8 and the Nissan Leaf, but a new player is about to enter the market.

Jaguar says throttle response is immediate, which means the I-Pace will offer fast acceleration with the 0-100 kph sprint taking 4.8 seconds.An in-house designed, liquid-cooled 90 kWh Lithium-ion battery is capable of rapid charging where it will obtain 80% charge in only 45 minutes using a DC 100 kW charger. 80% charge can, therefore, be achieved in about 30 minutes. In 2018 alone, at least 1.6 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in the US, Europe and China, and the uptake is only set to increase.This is according to Jaguar Land Rover South Africa network director and electrification team leader Brian Hastie, who says the “exponential growth” in the uptake of electric vehicles globally will impact South Africa significantly, because as models are developed, they will become available to South African vehicle manufacturers and consumers.South Africa currently has two brands of electric vehicles, the BMW i3 and i8 and the Nissan Leaf, but a new player is about to enter the market.Jaguar Land Rover announced that it will be launching its own electric vehicle to the South African market on 1 March, after its global launch of EVs last year.South African drivers will soon see Jaguar Land Rover’s Jaguar I-Pace, Range Rover plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and Range Rover Sport PHEV showing their smarts on the streets.According to the Land Rover website, the vehicles’ prices range between R1.6-million and R2.2-million.

The new, second-generation Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle (EV) has been introduced in Japan and will be sold in over 60 markets worldwide, including South Africa.

When the vehicle is in EV mode, it delivers up to 48km from a full charge.These vehicles are designed for the city and for short distances, but Hastie says the latest generation of electric vehicles are beginning to improve their range capability to enable longer distance driving.The BMW i electric vehicle was launched in South Africa in 2015 and, according to the group’s communication manager for South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, Hailey Philander, at least 600 BMW i3 and i8 models have been sold to South African customers since launch. Although the iX3 SUV was only shown in concept form at the 2018 Beijing Motor Show, it’s due to go into production in 2020 and will prove to be a fitting rival to the other premium electric SUVs on this list. 2005 Hyundai Elantra R65,000. Simply contact us to book a Nissan LEAF Car test drive and start your carbon emission free journey with us right now. The Nissan LEAF is a new-generation Nissan electric car. Get ready for a whole new way to drive, where the everyday is exhilarating. The new Leaf is powered by an electric motor developing 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque in conjunction with a 40 kWh Lithium-ion battery.

It needs about 13.4kWh battery capacity for 100km. Land Rover’s PHEV battery capacity is 13kWh and is charged via an external source. Accordingly, the cost per 100km for a BMWi3 is R18.09. The 100% electric nissan leaf. The solutions incorporate renewable energy and storage options.Other government initiatives include the Automotive Production and Development Programme, which aims to facilitate discussions relating to EV imports and future infrastructure developments.

You can read Gero's work right here on Cars.co.za. We attended its global reveal in Tokyo… make everyday exhilarating . This combination will eliminate range anxiety and also provide improved performance and driver experience.Whitfield says that with increased consumer education, competitor activity and regulatory certainty around incentives for EVs, the uptake of these vehicles is bound to increase in the next five to 10 years.“With newer and longer-range battery technology being deployed, infrastructure and range anxiety are steadily becoming secondary concerns,” he says. The answer from Nissan was in 2013 depending on the infrastructure availability (fast charging stations) and possible buying incentives from the government as seen in other countries. He says Powerway will include 80 charging points, some of which will be located at Jaguar Land Rover dealerships and at shopping centres. Electric vehicles in South Africa – These are your options The BMW Concept iX3 draws styling inspiration from the new X3 which is produced at the firm’s plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria.The Concept iX3 is fitted with BMW’s 5th-generation electric drive system which offers 200 kW from its electric motor while a high-voltage 70 kWh battery will allow for a range of more than 400 km.

2020 Nissan LEAF Engine Specs 2002 Hyundai Sonata own_range R50,000. The two have joined forces to build a national grid of EV and PHEV charging stations.BMW’s Philander says the group is hoping to expand the base by adding an additional 30 ChargeNow stations to the South African charging network by the end of 2019. The vehicle itself is priced between R600 000 and R740 000.Philander says BMW plans to launch a bigger battery pack for the i3 in South Africa soon, which will allow for a full electric range of around 270km.The Nissan Leaf was introduced to South Africa in 2013. Stay informed on launch information of the new Nissan Leaf by filling in your details below. The new Leaf is powered by an electric motor developing 110 kW and 320 Nm of torque in conjunction with a 40 kWh Lithium-ion battery.The Leaf now has a projected range of 400 km and can be charged in 8 hours using a 6 kW outlet or alternatively, 16 hours using a 3 kW outlet. The Mercedes-Benz EQC features a water-cooled onboard charger (OBC) with a capacity of 7.4 kW, making it suitable for AC charging at home or at public charging stations.