EV's - Elektriese Voertuie

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BMW is ernstig met hierdie Neue Klasse EV - sien hierna -

The Bavarian brand claims the 2 285 kg battery-electric SUV (or SAV, sports activity vehicle, in BMW speak) completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds, before topping out at 210 km/h.
According to the Munich manufacturer, the 50 xDrive’s 108.7 kWh (usable) battery is good for a WLTP operating range of up to 805 km.

BMW IX3 Neue Klasse

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Lyk my so al asof VW se groot koppe iewers hulle vingers in 220V muurprop gehad het - dit bloot omdat hulle die afgelope tydjie kort-kort nog 'n VW tenvolle EV model aankondig - te oordeel aan die Rand prys verwysing sal die ID modelle ook in Suid Afrika beskikbaar wees hier in 2026 en later.

Schäfer has stated that the new family of ID. Cars, which will enter production in 2026, will be priced from €25 000, or around R515 000, although, as always, the selling price in South Africa will largely depend on current taxation policies, including those targeting new energy vehicles.

VW ID.Cross

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Hierna so bietjie nuus oor die vordering met herlaai stasies vir EV's in Suid Afrika - hierdie is net een van die verskillende besighede wat aan hierdie proses meedoen.

CHARGE was the first, and remained the only, company in South Africa that was developing a national network of ultra-fast EV charging stations that used solar power and were entirely off-grid.
By the end of next year, CHARGE hoped to have completed 60 of its planned 120 sites.

Major investment in EV-charging station company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE)

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'n Baie interessante artikel met betrekking tot die ontwikkeling, verbetering en die lewering van werklike waarde vir geld Volvo EV's wat vorentoe verwag kan word.

EV vervaardigers met hierdie siening van hulle voertuie, kan die prys wat kopers betaal daarvoor, regverdig in die waarde wat hulle lewer.

The transition to electric vehicles for Volvo has not come without difficulty as software continues to be an increasingly important part of the vehicle. “It’s a massive transition for us as a company,” Bell told us. “Not only being a car company but also being a software company. It’s not either or. You need to be both in 2025.”

Nuwe, verbeterde Volvo EV's

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Duidelike, belangrike verskille tussen verskillende vervaardigers se EV's, kom deesdae al meer na vore, wat werklik belangrik is vir voornemende EV kopers.

Hierdie uit 'n CleanTechnika verslag oor spesifiek VW se EV's:

Volkswagen Group just can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to software. It is really good at manufacturing automobiles and it is pretty darn good at battery electric powertrains, but it has stumbled repeatedly when it comes to making cars that are the “computers on wheel” first brought to market by Tesla in 2012 when it introduced the Model S.
To be fair, there were reports this week that Volkswagen Group — and Porsche in particular — is rethinking its electrification strategy.
Highly placed sources said Audi’s Q8 e-tron SUV and A4 e-tron may be delayed by at least a year, moving their launch date back to mid or late 2028. The debut of Porsche’s K1 SUV, which is supposed to be a battery electric model positioned above the Cayenne due in showrooms by late 2027, is now postponed indefinitely.

In teenstelling hiermee sê Volvo:

The transition to electric vehicles for Volvo has not come without difficulty as software continues to be an increasingly important part of the vehicle. “It’s a massive transition for us as a company,” Bell told us. “Not only being a car company but also being a software company. It’s not either or. You need to be both in 2025.”

Dan ook BMW se positiwiteit teenoor hulle EV's in hulle Neue Klasse ontwikkeling:

“The Neue Klasse is our biggest future-focused project and marks a huge leap in terms of technologies, driving experience and design,” says Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.
“Practically everything about it/(2026 BMW iX3 Neue Klasse) is new, yet it is also more BMW than ever. Our entire product range will benefit from the innovations of the Neue Klasse – regardless of the drive technology. What started as a bold vision has now become reality. We are not only bringing the next generation of one of our most successful fully electric vehicles onto the road, we are launching a new era for BMW.”

Fyn trap in die pietersielie met die aankoop van 'n EV - prys is beslis nie die belangrikste oorweging in die finale besluitneming nie.

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En hier bult sonkrag sy spiere behoorlik daar in Wolmaranstad in September vanjaar, laai sommer 6 EV's gelyktydig.

This also allowed CHARGE to demonstrate the strength of its technology by successfully charging six NEVs simultaneously and making full use of its three 480 kW chargers and six direct current dispensers.

Sonkrag laai 6 EV's gelyktydig.

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Volvo bly bedrywig met hulle EV's hier in Suid Afrika - dít is wat gaan maak dat hulle en vervaardigers soos BMW, die EV pyp oor die langer termyn gaan rook.

As a reminder, this battery-powered crossover employs a pair of electric motors generating peak system outputs of 300 kW and 670 Nm. That’s enough, says Volvo, for a 0-100 kph sprint in just 4.7 seconds. The 82 kWh battery pack, meanwhile, offers a claimed single-charge range of up to 650 km, according to Volvo’s local website.

Volvo EC40 Swedish firm's coupé-style crossover

Nog 'n stukkie nuwe inligting oor 'n verdere EV model van Volvo - 18 Oktober 2025 -

" ... ... midsize SUV could be offered with a choice of single- and dual-motor electric powertrains, fed by a lithium-ion battery pack that offers an operating range in excess of 600 km."

Volvo EX60 electric SUV

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Al ooit een van die trokkies te siene gekry?

2025 BMW Pickup Truck

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Nee, ons wag nog vir al die elektriese taxis

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Goeie nuus oor die bespoediging van EV vervaardiging in Suid Afrika.

With policy incentives in place, industry players are ramping up efforts to shift their production to manufacturing locally.

Rev up electric vehicle manufacturing plans in SA.

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Enviro Automotive, die invoerder en verspreider van o.a. die EV bakkie Riddara RD6, het meer inligting en pryse oor die Econ model bekend gemaak.

The Econ is a more affordable variant of the RD6 built in the Philippines.

Riddara RD6 Econ

'n Meer luukser dubbel-kajuit met groter battery en dus ook reik afstand, is later hopelik beskikbaar.

Enviro Automotive has announced that an extended-range AWD derivative equipped with a larger, 84 kWh battery is on the cards.

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En hier sluip 'n Italiaanse EV so stil-stil en onverwags die land in via Stellantis.
Met díe is daardie ure se 'fine tuning' aan die wispelturige Italiaanse binne brand enjin eensklaps by die garage deur uit - dankie Alfa Romeo.

In South Africa, the Junior is being offered exclusively in its electric form with two variants – the Electtrica and Veloce.

Alfa Romeo Junior

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Tweedehandse EV verkope is besig om toe te neem in Suid Afrika en weereens word dit bewys dat bekende en gehalte vervaardigers se EV's die eerste vyf posisies vul in die statistiek rondom gebruikte EV verkope.

Established brands seem to be growing interest in EVs and leading the sales charts. In the first four months of 2025, Volvo Car South Africa (VCSA) reported 114 EVs sold, with the EX30 again leading the way.

South Africa's used EV Market Accelerates

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Met dit wat BMW met hulle intree-model(iX3) EV bereik -

The Bavarian brand claims the 2 285 kg battery-electric SUV (or SAV, sports activity vehicle, in BMW speak) completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds, before topping out at 210 km/h.

According to the Munich manufacturer, the 50 xDrive’s 108.7 kWh (usable) battery is good for a WLTP operating range of up to 805 km. In addition, thanks to a charging rate of 400 kW, a 10-80% DC fast charge takes just 21 minutes, while a 10-minute charge adds up to 372 km of range, the carmaker says.

Dan laat Toyota 'n mens stom van verslaentheid

The powertrain features a 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery and front and rear eAxles providing permanent all-wheel drive, with 205 Nm of torque generated at the front and 268.6 at the rear. Tentative, pre-homologation data indicate approximate figures of 715 kg for the payload, and 1,600 kg for the towing capacity, with a WLTP driving range of approximately 240 km. Toyota has targeted best-in-class charging capabilities that will minimise vehicle down-time.

Elektriese Toyota Hilux 2026

Toyota's first electric Hilux is dead on arrival.

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Dit is werklik gerusstellend om te weet dat kwaliteit EV's ook hoë veiligheidstandaarde bied aan passasiers in geval van onvermydelike botsings wat maar al te gereeld op ons paaie plaasvind.

Designed to be the safest Volvo ever created, the EX90 recorded strong performances in both the Adult and Child Occupant categories, scoring 92% and 93%, respectively. In the Vulnerable Road Users and Safety Assist categories, the all-electric SUV scored 82% and 86%, respectively.

Volvo EX90 awarded five stars for safety

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Nog 'n verbeterde BMW EV wat in Suid Afrika beskikbaar is.

The 2-strong BMW i4 portfolio in South Africa has been quietly adjusted, with these latest changes coming approximately a year after the facelifted version of this fully electric fastback (which technically features the Gran Coupé body) touched down on local soil.

BMW i4 2025

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Nogal in 'Turbo Electric' -

Porsche only quotes the time for the Cayenne Turbo Electric, which does the same sprint in 2.5 seconds, and if you like, 0-200km/h in 7.4 seconds… silently.

Powering the electric motors is a 113kWh high-voltage battery pack good enough for an electric driving range of up to 642km for the Cayenne Electric and up to 623km for the Turbo.

Porsche Cayenne Electric

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Volvo trap al dieper spore met hulle vasberadenheid om hulle EV's vanaf passasiers- tot vragvoertuie, behoorlik te vestig in alle sektore van die vervoerbedryf hier in Suid Afrika.

“It is truly inspiring that global transport leaders like DSV are integrating electric trucks into their daily operations, demonstrating that sustainable transport is both practical and efficient in South Africa,” says Volvo Trucks SA MD Waldemar Christensen.

DSV acquires electric trucks from Volvo Trucks SA

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So bietjie meer oor die BMW iX3 Neue Klasse wat na verwagting in die derde kwartaal van 2026 in Suid Afrika beskikbaar sal wees.
Hier is nou 'n EV so uit die boeke, wat oral oor met groot geesdrif ontvang word.

What is the new BMW iX3 like to drive?
We take in some braking exercises, some slalom manoeuvres, and get a better understanding of ‘Heart of Joy’, essentially BMW’s super ECU that ensures you retain that ‘sheer driving pleasure’ but also that there’s a favourable assist from the electrified drivetrain and chassis. The result is magic. A 2.2-tonne car that deletes about 500 kg in sheer road feel and dynamics.

2026 BMW iX3

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Al wat mens hieroor kan sê:

Ford also said it would write off $19.5 billion this quarter to address the losses it has experienced as an EV manufacturer so far,

is dat 'n geldmag maatskappy soos Ford, eers ná so 'n massiewe bedrag gespandeer, agterkom dat hulle totaal buitengewone verliese realiseer met 'n projek, om dan eers regstellende stappe te neem, is uiters swak bestuur.

The US auto industry has gone from being the standard of the world to being a laughing stock. Jim Farley and his merry pranksters may think they have the tiger by the tail at last, but they are this close to becoming just a distant memory, like Packard, Pontiac, and Plymouth.
Let’s hope they don’t screw this up any more than they already have.

Ford en hul jongste EV planne

Só, moenie binnekort enige nuwe EV's van Ford verwag nie.

Nogtans, doen hulle agter die skerms die volgende:

Ford Skunk Works Hard At Work

But fear not, Ford EV fans. Out in California, Doug Field, the former Ford engineer who spent years on Apple’s excellent electric car adventure, is leading a team that is designing the next EVs from Ford — which reportedly will be smaller and cheaper. According to the New York Times, the team is focusing on a new midsize pickup truck, but whether it will be battery electric or a plug-in hybrid is unclear.

What is known is that Field’s team is planning to use high-pressure castings for the front and rear sections, with the battery in the middle. Sharp-eyed readers may recognize this as pretty much what Tesla is planning with its “unboxed factory” initiative. Theoretically, there will be one or more electric passenger cars coming from the California “skunk works” as well.

Is die onderstaande dalk waarmee Ford se "skunk works" hulle besig hou?

Next EV's from Ford - smaller and cheaper.

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Die honeymoon fase van EV is verby, state stop hulle subsidies vir EV(kunsmatige kruk waarop industrie gesteun het) en nou moet die kapitalistiese mark bepaal of EV n goeie besluit is. So raai wat, as jy moet kies tussen n kar met duurder aankoop prys, korter afstand per tenk, ongerief vir tenk volmaak, vir marginale brandstof koste besparing. Is die besluit maklik.

Die realiteit van Ford wat hulle elektriese F100 discontinue, is soos om agter te kom die loodgieter in die blou film is nie regtig n loodgieter nie...

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Die EV wêreld is maar net voortdurend besig om al beter en beter te raak met hulle produkte - of dit nou vierwiel of tweewiel EV's is, hulle raak net al meer en meer die leiers in die vervoerbedryf.

Elektriese motorfietse neem deesdae die voortou - reik afstande van 600 km, veliger battery tegnologie en let gerus op na die moderne aandrywingswiel/(agterwiel) ontwikkeling.

This mechanism (hubless wheel) involves electromagnets on both sides of the wheel that repel when electricity is passed through the enclosure, similar to how a maglev train works.

It is already the first company to put a hubless wheel into production, and now, the solid-state battery initiative adds another feather to the cap.

Full-sized e-motorcycles gaining popularity.

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Met die jongste aankondigings vanaf Volvo sal daar gedurende 2026 net mooi vier(4) EV's beskikbaar wees vir plaaslike motorkopers om van te kies.

Let veral op die afstande wat hierdie EV's kan aflê per lading asook korter laai tye per lading vermeld in die artikel:

EX30 Twin Motor Ultra has a 69kWh battery with a range of 460km.
EX60’s powertrain, stating that it will have a “best-in-class range of 810km on a single charge,” based on the WLTP standard.
The EX90 has a considerably larger 111kW power cell, but due to its size and weight, the SUV’s range is only extended to 616km.
The new ES90 sedan has a 92kW battery with a range of 650km, and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

As its name implies, the EX60 will be the brand’s new midsize electric SUV, slotting between the smaller EX30 crossover and the flagship EX90 SUV.
The EX60 is not the only product Volvo has lined up for our market in 2026, as it will also launch a new sedan called the ES90.
The ES90 is an upmarket electric sedan that will go on sale here in the mid-to-late first quarter, with pricing to be announced closer to the time.

Nuwe Volvo EV's vir SA in 2026

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Wel Volvo sal iets moet begin doen want hulle het die lys gemaak van die top 5 vervaardigers wat se verkope die grootste dip gevat het in SA in 2025.

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Stem saam met jou, maar weet wat, dit is die ouens wat iets daadwerkliks doen soos onder andere:

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EX30 Twin Motor Ultra has a 69kWh battery with a range of 460km.
EX60’s powertrain, stating that it will have a “best-in-class range of 810km on a single charge,” based on the WLTP standard.
The EX90 has a considerably larger 111kW power cell, but due to its size and weight, the SUV’s range is only extended to 616km.
The new ES90 sedan has a 92kW battery with a range of 650km, and can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 6.9 seconds.

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The Bavarian brand claims the 2 285 kg battery-electric SUV (or SAV, sports activity vehicle, in BMW speak) completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 4.9 seconds, before topping out at 210 km/h.

According to the Munich manufacturer, the 50 xDrive’s 108.7 kWh (usable) battery is good for a WLTP operating range of up to 805 km. In addition, thanks to a charging rate of 400 kW, a 10-80% DC fast charge takes just 21 minutes, while a 10-minute charge adds up to 372 km of
range, the carmaker says.

Wat in die toekoms - en dis nie eers meer vêr vorentoe nie - die vrugte gaan pluk in hierdie NEV(new energy vehicle) wêreld.

Dít terwyl Toyota, Ford, Isuzu en andere wat bly klou aan die ou ICE(internal combustion engines) baie laag op die verkope volumes lys gaan lê.

Wouter, kyk na die herlaai tye van EV's, daar's wraggies nie meer tyd vir hare vleg nie

Selfs die motorfiets wêreld weet waarheen om te ontwikkel:

This mechanism (hubless wheel) involves electromagnets on both sides of the wheel that repel when electricity is passed through the enclosure, similar to how a maglev train works.

Dis nou 'n ware "windgat" agterwiel daai, of hoe dink jy?