Carmakers reassess strategy as EV dreams collapse
- New Energy Vehicles
- 17 February 2026
Ahead of the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA), Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has once again called on the President and national government to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle transition.
Volkswagen Group is accelerating its technological reset in China as it prepares to base the majority of its locally built vehicles on its new China Electronic Architecture (CEA) by 2030.
At this year’s Automechanika Breakfast, Greg Cress, Principal Director for Automotive and eMobility at Accenture South Africa, delivered a clear and urgent message. He said the transformation of the global automotive sector is no longer a distant prospect, it is happening now.
Germany has further solidified its position as a leading force in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, achieving record production levels over the past year.
Leapmotor at Stellantis South Africa announced a partnership agreement with boutique car rental company, Drive Electric, to make premium electric mobility more accessible to local driving consumers.
Electric vehicles (EVs) are still expected to dominate the European Union’s (EU) car market from 2035, yet their eventual share could vary considerably depending on the strength of upcoming emissions rules, according to new findings from the transport campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E).
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) is on schedule to complete construction of the next two off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging station developments of CHARGE N3 Roadside and CHARGE N3 Tugela.
Prototypes of Jaguar’s new all-electric luxury four-door GT have begun their latest round of winter testing. Taking on extreme temperatures as low as minus 40°C in the Arctic Circle.
Electric vehicles (EVs) outsold petrol‑only cars in the European Union (EU) for the first time in December, marking a symbolic milestone in the bloc’s transition towards cleaner transportation.
Range anxiety, a “chronic illness” most electric vehicle drivers experience, has been turned on its head by Volvo with its latest EX60 range.
Canada’s efforts to reduce its dependence on its southern neighbour, the United States, have gained fresh momentum with the announcement of a deal with China that will see tariffs on electric vehicles from the Asian giant significantly reduced.
Honda has announced a fresh, pared‑back logo that will begin appearing globally from 2027 as the company moves deeper into its electrified future.
A historic milestone has been reached with the opening of South Africa's first off-grid solar station for electric trucks.
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