I’m honoured to have driven a few Electric Vehicles available in South Africa over the past few years. So, I’ve listed my reviews of them here. A thread 🧵

My review of the new entry level BMW X3 20 Pure Design is live on YouTube. Please watch it here: youtu.be/QnQ2tzMqwsA?si=OAr5…

What you're looking at here is what will soon become the new and fifth generation BMW X5. When it is unveiled later this year it will be the first BMW production model to be introduced with a choice of five different drive system technologies; The first fully electric BMW iX5, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen as well as petrol and diesel variants with 48V mild hybrid technology, and plug‑in hybrid models.

Jaecoo has confirmed technical specifications for its upcoming fully electric J5 BEV, ahead of its local launch this August. The J5 BEV marks JAECOO’s first fully electric model. The vehicle features a front-axle permanent magnet synchronous motor powered by a 58.9 kWh LFP battery pack. Output: 155 kW of power and 288 N.m of torque. Charging: Capable of a 30% to 80% charge in 28 minutes when utilizing a 130 kW DC fast charger. Official driving range and energy consumption figures are expected to be released closer to the official launch in date.

Chery Group’s premium new brand, LEPAS South Africa, has officially opened pre-orders for its introductory SUV model, the LEPAS L6. The new vehicle features a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine (108 kW / 285 Nm) and a suite of Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Deliveries are Scheduled to commence in late July 2026. Pricing hasn’t been released.

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POV: Driving the 2.3-liter turbo petrol Amarok PanAmericana up Sani Pass. #AmarokAdventure2026 #Amarok4xForce #75YearsofVolkswagen #VolkswagenAmarok #Amarok

I just unboxed the new Honor 600 Pro in Golden White, and my first impression is all about the build. It features a unibody aluminum frame that feels incredibly premium and solid in the hand, yet it manages to stay surprisingly slim and comfortable to hold. For a phone this sleek, the hardware under the hood is impressive. It manages to pack a massive 7000mAh battery alongside a 200MP main camera and another 50MP 3.5X Periscope Telephoto Camera with up to 120x zoom for capturing details from further away. In front theres a beautifully bright 120Hz OLED display. I’m putting it through its paces over the next few days to see how that massive battery and camera sensor hold up in real-world use. Keep an eye out for my full review video dropping on YouTube soon!

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Stop fighting it. Get an EV

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Huge surge in EV buying in SA as fuel prices bite brnw.ch/21x2XmL

This is South Africa’s cheapest electric vehicle. This is the Geely E2 and pricing starts at R339 900. Although I’ve seen a demo model priced at R329 890. Here you get a 85kW and 150Nm motor good for 325km range. And it supports up 70kW DC fast charging. It truly makes sense for city driving.

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This is the new electric iCaur V23. It officially launches in South Africa this week and I just got to drive the AWD version to the Vaal and back. ​If you’ve spent any time inside the Jetour T1 or T2, the driving position and rugged ethos of the V23 will feel instantly familiar. However, because this is fully electric, the experience is completely different. It feels significantly more instant, nimble, and light on its feet. ​The immediate torque is exactly what you want from a modern urban explorer, and the overall ride quality feels highly confident and composed. ​ Cruising along secondary routes, consumption maxed out at an impressive 11.3 kWh/100km. That boxy, retro-futuristic silhouette is great looking, but it does mean physics comes into play on the highway where the drag coefficient works against you. I’m definitely looking forward to getting this on a proper, long-distance road trip to see how the battery handles sustained open-road cruising. As you step inside, you’re greeted by a massive 15.4-inch touchscreen that dominates the dash which is what we’ve come to expect from Chinese manufacturers lately. Phone connectivity is completely seamless, and a massive shoutout to the interior designers for including integrated MagSafe mounts for your iPhone. The ladies will love this. Range is 430km when full. When it comes to pricing, you can get the V23 2WD (100kW & 180Nm) from R519 900. Meanwhile this V23 AWD (155kW & 292Nm) starts at R669 900.

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The Ferrari Luce. This is Ferrari’s first ever electric vehicle. What you get is four electric engines, one per wheel with 772kW and 990Nm and a range of 530km. 0-100km/h arrived in 2.5s It weighs 2260kg

The X7 has always been a treat

2026 Volvo ES90 Ultra Review: 755km Range & Better Than a BMW i5? youtu.be/ELDKXBkDN2g?si=eb_0… via @YouTube