load shedding

December 21, 2025 wannabdad

BYD Shark 6 vs Toyota Hilux Legend: Can High-Tech Hybrid Beat Mzansi’s Reliability King?

The ultimate SA bakkie showdown: BYD Shark 6 (321kW PHEV, R959,900) vs Toyota Hilux 2.8 GD-6 Legend (165kW diesel, R1,049,900). Innovation vs tradition. V2L loadshedding…

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December 21, 2025 wannabdad

The 321kW Predator: Everything You Need to Know About the BYD Shark 6 in South Africa

The BYD Shark 6 isn't just another Chinese bakkie—it's a 321kW plug-in hybrid powerhouse that sprints 0-100km/h in 5.7 seconds, powers your house during loadshedding,…

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December 21, 2025 wannabdad

Is BYD a Good Car? The Definitive 2026 South African Verdict After 100,000km

Beyond the 'Chinese car' stigma: After 3 years and 100,000km+ of SA roads, here's the honest truth about BYD reliability, loadshedding-readiness, and value for money.…

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December 21, 2025 wannabdad

The Great Shift: How BYD is Quietly Replacing the South African Family SUV in 2026

The Toyota Fortuner's 30-year reign is ending. BYD's Sealion 5 (R499,900) and Sealion 6 (R639,900) PHEVs are becoming SA's new family SUV of choice with…

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December 15, 2025 wannabdad

Load Shedding and Electric Cars: Can You Still Charge During Power Cuts? (2026 SA Guide)

Yes! 78% of EV owners charge successfully between load shedding cycles. Complete 2026 guide: charging strategies, solar solutions (R80k-R180k), backup power. Home charging: R5.15/kWh Cape…

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December 15, 2025 wannabdad

Can You Charge an EV with Solar in South Africa? Complete 2026 Guide

Complete guide to solar EV charging in South Africa: system sizing (5-8kW), costs (R120k-R180k installed), ROI (3-4 years), battery storage options, and load shedding independence…

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December 15, 2025 wannabdad

Load Shedding and Electric Cars: Can You Still Charge in South Africa?

Complete guide to charging EVs during load shedding in South Africa. Smart solutions including solar (R120k-R180k), generators (R15k-R30k), battery storage, and intelligent scheduling strategies for…

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December 5, 2025 wannabdad

BYD Atto 3 Review South Africa 2025: Complete Buyer’s Guide (December Updated)

Complete BYD Atto 3 review December 2025: R768k-R835k pricing, 330-350km real-world range, V2L for load shedding, 2026 charging network. Real owner opinions, expert testing, Continental…

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