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Diesel hit R26.11/L in April 2026. May forecasts point to R33–R35/L retail. We break down exactly how much South Africans save switching to EVs right now.
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The Dongfeng Vigo launched at R499,900 on 10 April 2026, undercutting the BYD Atto 3 by R200,000. We compare price, range, performance, tech, and real-worl
BYD Atto 8 PHEV vs Toyota Fortuner 2.8 GD-6: specs, running costs, five-year TCO analysis and V2L backup power during South Africa’s diesel crisis in April
The BYD Dolphin Surf sold 239 units in March 2026, making it South Africa’s best-selling electric vehicle by a massive margin. Here’s what that means for home charging, installation costs, and the R20K annual savings.
South Africa’s 339-day load-shedding-free streak and record R26.11/L diesel prices create the strongest case yet for home EV charger installation. Here’s w