EV's - Elektriese Voertuie

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Isuzu bied 'n volwaardige EV bakkie aan, wat ander vervaardigers heeltemal oor die hoof sien, al is dit die mees uitstaande behoefte in talle dele van die wêreld.

Isuzu To Showcase D-MAX BEV Electric Pickup At BMGE 2025 - By Surendhar M - January 16, 2025 -

Isuzu D-MAX BEV is equipped with a 66.9 kWh battery pack and has a combined system output of 174 hp and 325 Nm.
Isuzu Motors is all set to unveil its all-electric prototype, the D-MAX BEV, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 tomorrow - January 17, 2025.
First showcased in Thailand earlier this year, the D-MAX BEV is an electric pickup truck equipped with a full-time 4WD system and newly developed e-Axles at both ends. It is said to offer high-grade off-road capabilities, linear acceleration and impressive towing capacity.

Complementing the BEV, Isuzu will also present the accessorised version of the D-MAX S-CAB Z. The S-CAB Z is one of the popular models for commercial operations in India. The global debut of the Isuzu D-Max BEV prototype took place at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show. Scheduled to hit the European market this year, the electric version will gradually roll out to other regions.

Isuzu has confirmed that the D-Max BEV retains the same body-on-frame chassis as its internal combustion engine counterpart. The electrified pickup features extensive modifications to support its electric drivetrain. It is equipped with a 66.9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, powering an electric motor on the front axle that delivers 53 hp and 108 Nm of torque.

Complementing this, a rear electric motor generates 121 hp and 217 Nm, resulting in a combined system output of 174 hp and 325 Nm. This powertrain outperforms the 1.9L turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine currently available in India. The Isuzu D-Max BEV boasts a payload capacity of 1,000 kg and a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, mirroring its ICE counterpart. While the official driving range remains undisclosed, it has a top speed of 130 kmph. Isuzu has made distinct design updates to emphasise the vehicle’s electric identity. These include a revised closed-off grille, blue accents signifying its eco-friendly nature, and EV Concept badging. The alloy wheels also feature a brand new design.

The Isuzu D-Max BEV will first launch in select markets such as Norway, known for its advanced EV infrastructure and high demand for zero-emission vehicles. Following this, it will expand to other regions, including the United Kingdom, Thailand, and Australia, where the adoption of EVs is growing alongside improvements in charging networks.

Battery prices have come down so much, and electric cars have gotten so much more competitive, that there’s no putting the genie back in the bottle. EV tech is going to continue to improve and come down in price, and EVs are going to continue to take more and more market share away from fossil fueled cars. These trends are here to stay and will grow. EVs are the future. - CleanTechnica - January 21, 2025.

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Nou raak Volvo nog meer bedrywig met die EX30 - lees meer hierna:

Say hello to the higher, all-wheel drive and visually distinguishable EX30 Cross Country.

Adventure-oriented EX30 cross country

Met die dat die klein Volvo EV's goed naam gemaak het hier plaaslik, sal die groter en luukse Volvo EV's hopelik hierdie sukses verhaal verder uitbou.

Volvo Cars South Africa has confirmed the arrival of its flagship electric SUV, the EX90, in the first half of 2025.

Volvo EX90 arrival in SA 2025

'n Bietjie meer inligting oor die Volvo EX90 hierna -

The EX90 comes in Twin Motor Performance guise, and here the EX90 delivers 380 kW of power and 910 N.m of torque, ensuring smooth, powerful performance. This allows the EX90 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, offering effortless power and refined progress.

Volvo EX90

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Hierdie artikel gaan nou wel nie oor 'n EV nie, maar wel oor die tegnologie verbonde aan outonome bestuur van 'n voertuig.
Die mees bekende benutting hiervan is Tesla se FSD (Full Self Drive) beginsel wat nou ook nie juis as 100% suksesvol beskryf kan word nie.

Hier bewys Maserati vir die wêreld dat hulle dit selfs onder baie hoë spoed suksesvol kan doen - weliswaar op baie gunstige pad toestande.

The Italian marque put its vehicle through its paces on the 15 000-foot runway (4 572 metres) which is an ideal environment for high-speed testing.

It might be a strange concept to grasp for many traditional enthusiasts, but projects like this prove that the future is knocking at the gates. In the South African context, autonomous driving will likely take a few more years for implementation with limited road infrastructure available.

Speed Record Without A Driver.

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Meer oor die Volvo ES90.

“Some might say it is a sedan. Others will see a fastback, or even hints of an SUV.

“We’ll let you be the final judge — all we know is that the new, fully electric Volvo ES90 carves out a new space for itself by eliminating the compromises between those three segments, which puts it in a class of its own.”

Volvo ES90 arrives.

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Soos reeds op 17 Desember 2024 hierna berig is oor dié topklas voertuig, is hier nou meer inligting beskikbaar, asook terugvoering oor plaaslike toetsritte afgelê.

All-electric Mercedes Benz G580 - Eerste plasing.

Baie interessante aspekte rondom die herlaai van die vuurwa met 'n geweldige groot EV battery, is ook beskikbaar gemaak na een van hierdie toetsritte.

One of the key objectives of the evaluation was to assess the vehicle’s DC charging speed to determine its real-world performance.

To put the EQG’s charging capabilities to the test, we visited the Zero Carbon Charge station (now known as Charge.co.za) near Wolmaransstad on the N12 past Klerksdorp.

The authentication process at Charge’s station was seamless. With the Charge app pre-installed (available on Android and iOS) and a payment method linked, all it took was scanning the QR code on the charger to initiate the session. Within 30 seconds, the EQG reached the 200kW mark and maintained this speed for two minutes before stabilising between 180kW and 200kW for the next 15 minutes. By then, the battery had reached 60% charge, with 53kWh (approximately 180km of range) transferred.

For everyday commuting, the EQG could be even more cost-effective. With an 80% urban and 20% road-trip driving split, and the ability to charge at AC slow chargers in malls, office parks or even for free using home solar power, the EQG could be a viable and economical daily driver at a fraction of the cost of its petrol sibling.

Só, nou weet ons ook sommer ons plaaslike herlaai fasiliteite in afgeleë areas, lewer puik resultate.
Dit maak dat EV's dus met gemak al meer en meer dwarsoor Suid Afrika gebruik sal kan word.

Kyk ook na die video in die jongste artikel oor die G580 - lekker rykmans speelding dié.

Mercedes-Benz EQG G580, the fully electric G-Wagon.

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Lol 380 km op n charge

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Engen het glo by hul jaarlikse kongres bekend gemaak dat daar geen charging punte by hulle stasies gaan wees nie(vir eers) want volgens hulle is die elektriese karre in Suid afrika met lank afstande en veral die platteland net 'n "pipedream". Sal maar sien hoe dit uitdraai, maar daar is klaar nie genoeg krag vir die land nie, met 'n klomp kragstasies wat moet afgesit word binne die volgende jaar weens "emissions", hulle wat ons sonkrag stelsels wil beheer, gaan daar klomp pap karre langs die pad staan, hopelik is die towtruck darem 'n diesel want hy moet heen en wwer kan ry. Jy jumpstart nie sommer 'n elektriese kar nie.

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Dié Drie Ster snuffel-loop so neus op die spoor en stert in die lug. Wonder hoekom?

Mercedes CLA

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'n Klein begin in die lugvaart bedryf met kort afstand vlugte vir nou.

It’s designed for short flights — ideal for pilot training or local hops — with about one hour of flight time and the same for a full recharge. It climbs fast (up to 800 feet per minute), carries two people, and weighs in at just under 850 kilograms at takeoff.

Gevleulde EV

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Die Hyundai reekse voertuie is reeds jare lank goed bekend in Suid Afrika en nou skielik hierdie "people mover" wat hulle as 'n volle EV in Europa wil bekendstel - vreemd, die "people mover" waai dalk net vinnig oor na Suid Afrika ook, wie weet.

Hyundai Staria Getting EV Powertrain

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Sulke vreemde name waarmee ons nou maar tevrede moet wees, wil dit voorkom.
Dít so omdat ons bekende vervaardigers soos Ford, Toyota en andere nog steeds nie die lig gesien het met 'n volwaardige EV bakkie vir Suid Afrika nie.
Isuzu maak beloftes, maar dit gebeur net nie hier plaaslik nie.

En dan kom hierdie mense met 'n EV bakkie vorendag wat heeltemal werk- en algemeen aanvaarbaar kan wees in Suid Afrika.

According to the company, these figures allow the RWD and AWD versions to sprint to the three-figure marker from a standstill in 7.3 and 4.5 seconds, respectively, before topping out at 185 (RWD) and 190 km/h (AWD).

“The ICE [internal combustion engine] age is over with the arrival of the new Riddara RD6” — Gideon Wolfaardt, CEO of Enviro Automotive Group.

Both models offer an operating range of up to 424 km on a single full charge. However, Enviro Automotive has announced that an extended-range AWD derivative equipped with a larger, 84 kWh battery is on the cards. An entry-level, 63 kWh RWD variant is also under consideration for our market. Supporting DC fast charging of up to 110 kW, Enviro Automotive says the 73 kWh unit recharges from 30 to 80% in 30 minutes. A 20 to 80% AC charge takes seven hours. However, the RD6’s battery can also be discharged (up to 6 kW) to power worksite equipment and appliances for camping.

Riddara RD6

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Kan nie wag om hulle orals te sien sien…

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Toyota Urban Cruiser EV, a viable option for South Africa?

Twyfel of dit sal werk teen hierdie spoed -

" ... ...equipped with a 49 kWh and 61 kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery packs offering (targeted) operating ranges of around 300 and 400 km/h, respectively.

Let op dat hierdie moét lees " ... ... operating ranges of around 300 and 400 km, respectively."

Dink dis hoogtyd dat Toyota wakker skrik, al is dit net met 'n 'om die blok of twee' EV karretjie.

If priced competitively, the Urban Cruiser EV could be a compelling alternative, leveraging Toyota’s brand appeal (in addition to the aforementioned attributes that go along with it) and strong recognition of the Urban Cruiser nameplate. These attributes could give it an edge over newer, less familiar Chinese offerings.

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Volvo elektriese bus onderstelle met plaaslik geboude bakstelle - interessante manier van doen.

Ander EV vervaardigers kan bietjie kers opsteek by die gedagte en wie weet, so kry RSA dalk goedkoper EV's in die toekoms.

“The first Volvo electric chassis is expected to arrive in South Africa this month.

“The body will be manufactured locally by Gauteng Bus and Coach Centre, with a high level of local content estimated to be more than 80%.

Kaapstad - 30 Volvo elektriese bus onderstelle

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Koos

Het jy nou al n EV gekoop? Jy moet darem al teen die tyd ten minste n radiobeheerde karretjie he?

Wat se jy oor Jaquar se spogvertoning in die laaste tyd?

Groetnis
Wouter

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Dagsê Wouter,

So ampertjies, maar toe besluit ek daarteen na verskeie toetsritte - die elektriese goete daar uit die Ooste is erg plasties.
Nee, dis speelgoed, maar speel met redelike hommeltuig - weet jy dat dié goed redelik gevaarlik kan raak deesdae?

Weet nou nie spesifiek waarna jy verwys mbt Jaguar nie, maar kyk hierna:

Jaguar is owned by Tata Motors, an Indian multinational conglomerate. In 2008, Tata Motors acquired Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford, forming the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary. Who bought Jaguar after Ford? Tata Motors purchased Jaguar (along with Land Rover) in 2008 after Ford decided to sell these iconic brands.

Laat mens dink, nê?

Mooi loop daar.

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Jaguar sales have experienced a significant decline recently, particularly in North America and Europe, largely due to the brand's transition to an all-electric lineup and a controversial rebranding effort. Sales in North America dropped 12.2% in the first quarter, and Jaguar's overall sales in Europe plummeted by 75.1% between January and April. In Europe, the brand registered only 49 vehicles in April, compared to 1,961 in the same month last year. This downturn has been attributed to the discontinuation of nearly all existing models before the new electric lineup was ready, creating a commercial vacuum.

Amper veiliger om n Tata te koop tans

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Dagsê Wouter,

Hier is nou 'n oulike elektriese karretjie spesiaal vir jou - sy prys en alles wat hy bied, maar bietjie baie bo my vuurmaak plek.

Ek het dit maklik in die dorp rond gehaal, maar met ‘n spesifieke reis van Parktown in Johannesburg tot by my huis in Montana, Pretoria, om 15:30 in kwaai dorpsverkeer, het die EX90/perd ‘n indrukwekkende 12 kWh/100 km gehaal. Sou mens net daai roete en toestande ry, sal jy 925 km kon haal op ‘n vol battery.

Smaakvol met Sweedse sjarme

Mooi ry daar.

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Hallo Koos

Ja jong ek weet darem nie of ek reg is om net sekere paaie te kan ry nie en dan die paaie wat ek kan ry vir twee ure balhare te moet vleg terwyl ek wag vir my battery om gecharge te word nie. Ek sien my Landy het daterm daai lys gemaak so ek sal maar vir eers aan bewe met hom.

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Wouter

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Lekker lag ek vir jou kommentaar Wouter.


Ek het al so paar keer met die handelaar se Hybrid modelle gery, terwyl een van die diesels gediens word.

Ek hou daarvan. Die stilte.

Maar, niks kom by die genot wat ons jong 300TDi verskaf nie. Daar is net iets anders aan die ou diesels. Dalk is dit my hunkering na ‘n lawwe glimlag wat my weer laat inklim om teen 90/100km/h die lewe ongejaagd te geniet?

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So 'n kykie in BMW se toekomsplanne met betrekking tot hulle siening van EV's.

“This will be the benchmark of the industry,” Zipse said. Neue Klasse will show that BMW “can build superior electric cars, and the rest of the market will have to answer.”

Other features:

These “superbrains” will provide 20 times the computing power of BMW’s previous system.
BMW developed the software for those features with the help of six hubs it’s set up around the world through small ventures and small acquisitions in Portugal, South Africa, China, India, Romania and the US.

BMW's major move to all-electric vehicles:

From the end of 2027, BMW’s flagship plant will be the first existing site in its global production network to exclusively manufacture all-electric vehicles.

BMW's 800km electric model + other features

Omseiling van VSA se negatiewe tariewe op RSA uitvoere bring nuwe mark geleenthede vir BMW.

“Because of the punitive tariffs between the US and Canada, Canada has now asked us to produce vehicles for them,” Van Binsbergen said in the interview.

“We never sold [X3s] to Canada before because they got them from the States, but they’re going to be delivered from South Africa in the future. This year, we might see South African-made X3s go to Canada.”

Goeie nuus vir BMW se fabriek in Suid Afrika.

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Hoop nie BMW stap dieselfde pad as Jaguar nie...

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Jongste inligting oor die 2025 REEV Leapmotor C10 - 16 Oktober 2025 -

REEV 2025 C10 Leapmotor Price and specs


Hierdie Sjinese EV en REEV/(Range extended EV) wat binnekort in Suid Afrika bekend gestel word, bloot omdat Stellantis betrokke is daarby.
Stellantis belê ook in Suid Afrika met hulle voertuig vervaardiging hier plaaslik.

In the case of the Leapmotor C10, motorists can expect a 160kW e-motor and one of two battery sizes, 52.9kWh or 69.9kWh, which provide a driving range of 410km or 530km, respectively.

En dan hierdie mbt die REEV -

Importantly, the combustion plant does not directly power the axles, which means the REEV is still considered an electric car.
However, by using the ‘generator’ to top up the battery, the C10 can travel 970km before both the fuel tank and the energy cells are depleted.

Stellantis acquired a 20% stake in Leapmotor

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Uiteindelik, hopelik in 2026 'n elektriese Toyota Hilux - enkel kajuit - as Toyota nie vinnig bykom met 'n behoorlike dubbel kajuit Hilux nie, is ek bevrees die enkel kajuit EV gaan nie juis hoogs suksesvol wees nie - dan skrik Toyota weereens vir EV's

So 'n oud-modiese Japanees het Toyota baie skade aangedoen.

When he resigned, Toyoda himself admitted he was an “old-fashioned person in regards to digitalisation, EVs, and connected cars.”

Toyota Hilux EV

En hier volg die Toyota Hilux enkel kajuit se mededingers -

1. Die Ford F-150 Lightning nou nie direk van Ford self af nie, maar ook eersdaags in 2026 beskikbaar in Suid Afrika.

Ford F-150 Lightning

2. Hierdie outjie waaroor 'n rukkie gelede berig is - en die knaap is 'n volledige dubbel kajuit met aanvaarbare vermoeëns en soos hierna gesê word, ook 'n binne perke prys -

Geely’s Riddara RD6 will also be rolling out locally through a partnership with Enviro Automotive. Its pricing is expected to start at roughly R1 million.

Riddara RD6

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Hiervolgens klink dit of VW weer meer positief is oor hulle nuwe reekse elektriese voertuie - einde 2025 in Europa en hopelik iewers in 2026 in Suid Afrika ook beskikbaar - laasgenoemde volgens Car Magazine vir Suid Afrika.

New electric Polo from VW