Season 1 of Watts & Wheels motors on with a sub-R500 000 EV price war, a swimming Yangwang and plenty more.
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Chinese brands have pushed starting prices below R500 000, putting plug-in hybrids within reach of mainstream buyers.
The country’s tiny electric car market has one striking feature that sets it apart from almost everywhere else.
Diesel above R30/l is pushing South African fleets towards electric vehicles. Consumer interest is also on the up.
Chinese EV giant BYD is shunning launch discounts in South Africa, betting brand-building beats short-term sales gains.
Watts & Wheels reviews an electric bakkie, drives an electric Uber and wonders if Chinese brands are taking over everything.
From budget city cars to ultra-luxury flagships, South Africans are increasingly spoiled for choice in electric cars.
While EVs remain the focus in this episode of Watts & Wheels, the conversation also turns to something far less planet-friendly.
Watts & Wheels is back – EVs, Chinese challengers, mega chargers and petrol rebels collide in the new season’s first episode.
BYD has launched the Sealion 5 in South Africa – and it’s the country’s most affordable plug-in hybrid EV to date.