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    TCS | We test drive South Africa’s cheapest electric car

    Enviro Automotive has launched South Africa’s most affordable electric car yet, the Dayun S5 Mini SUV – and TechCentral has taken it for a test drive.
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    TCS | We test drive South Africa's cheapest electric car
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    Enviro Automotive has launched South Africa’s most affordable electric car yet, the Dayun S5 Mini SUV – and TechCentral has taken the vehicle for a test drive.

    In this episode of the TechCentral Show, we are joined by Enviro Automotive executives Gideon Wolvaardt and Francois Malan to unpack the details about the new Chinese EV and why they believe the S5 Mini is a gamechanger for South Africa’s motoring industry.

    The four-seater compact SUV features a 31.7kWh ternary lithium battery, offering a range of about 300km and a top speed of 115km/h, making it ideal for urban commuting.

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    The vehicle has a modern interior equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system, multifunction steering wheel and a digital instrument panel. Convenience features include central locking, electric windows and air conditioning that can be operated remotely via an app, allowing drivers to start the vehicle before entering.

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