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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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