Install solar on roof, charge car for free, during load shedding supply power to house, win win, govt must remove excessive duties, prices will come down once volumes increase.
Main problems with electric cars: 1. Purchase price 2. Electricity quality 3. Public charging availability (specially when travelling to rural areas) I know that, one day, we'll see hotels, restaurants and gas stations with charging points; but for now: plug-in hybrids are the way to go. You commute electric, and travel using the combustion engine.
Very good point. The question is can a plug in hybrid successfully use electricity exclusively from combustion engine? I’m looking at the BMW ix and the dealership is not clear on this. 🤔
You can use the three prong plug for day to day charging, in fact, trickle charging is preferable for the longevity of your battery. The reason why your extension cord melted is because it was too long, cable gauge wasn't large enough and wasn't rated for the amount of current the BMW i3 was drawing. As long as you don't overload the plug socket or use a bad extension cord, you can safely charge your EV from it.
@@leeclarke3865 Im really interested and really like EVs the price has to get better, 200Kms is still very wide and the charger is probably in bad hidden place?
@@factorseries Just some food for thought...at the time when EVs become the norm and cheaper our dynamics will change again...right now due primarily to the low volume of EVs we are saving a fortune in running cost due to OEMs pushing the iniative with free charging everywhere...you wait another 5 years for the price to come down and I promise you your monthly bills will include EV charging. EVs are not expensive considering the low running cost or none at most times look at a early 90ah Rex I3 priced below R400 000 and have around 180km to 220km EV range and an additional 120 - 150km fuel backup range...and enjoy the incentives now...and use those savings and get energy independent with the savings today, get your home off the grid and live a more cost effective life
Listen, maybe im biased but to me you guys are the MOST UNDERRATED 'car review/entertainment' channel on YT. I watch tonnes of various car reviewers DAILY (from Raitis rides, to Carwow, to TruckTube and more) and yes many are quite good but they lack the full package you people provide. Best part, I've just learned you're situated just down the road from me👊. FINALLY, someone putting Bedfordview on the map--- for GOOD reasons 🤣🤙. Seriously though, compared to other YT car reviewers I truly think you guys stand out the most. From quality of editing and filming, to knowledge about the products, and entertainment factor (definitely) you guys strike the best balance ive seen so far on YT (obviously barring the seasoned pro's like TGear and Drivetribe with budgets in the millions of POUNDS, you'll get there though.) And not to trash talk the competition, but there's a very popular car review channel from England (I think) and honestly the best part about his reviews seem to be the catchy video thumbnails and descriptions, so it perplexes me how he has millions of subscribers when his overall production and presentation honestly don't come close to you guys. Not to say he's terrible, but you get my point. Anyways, Keep it up Ciro, so proud of you guys. People can say what they want to about S.Africans but given our size and multiple dire situations we still punch far above our weight when we really want to. God bless. edit: Btw, nice LFA review, a timeless machine.
Another considerable benefit of full electric cars it the massively reduced maintenance bill over time... No oil changes, not air, fuel or oil filters, No belt or chain replacements, etc... and a lot less spent on brake pads, as you've mentioned! But as long as we have tax hungry thieves in our Government, electric cars won't flourish as they don't contribute to the all important fuel levies, which seems like our state is developing an unhealthy dependency on.
Yes numb nuts here forgets this car has a 400km range and that loadshedding is from one zone to another. For example if o need a charge and I'm heading to Century City I just continue to Cape Town and charge there less than 10kms away....EISH
Ciro. The price is intentional. Unfortunately the government makes more than R6 a litre of fuel in the form of levies. If electric vehicles disrupt the fuel market, it disrupts government revenue. So they will keep imposing heavy duties until they figure out how to tap into the EV market
@@gingerjacaranda yeah I saw that review by Ciro. I saw one at Lexus fourways, apparently owned by their group owner, I was told they bought it for R5m at the time and there were only two in the country. Now we know.
It is sad that we aren't getting small EV's like the Renault Zoe or the Honda E. I have heard that there is a MASSIVE import duty charge on EV's , reason why companies like Tesla aren't selling here either...
I 100% agree. GWM has an electric car called the Ora R1 and I think it's pretty neat and it's very affordable. South Africa is so behind in terms of these cars, if you look at India and some other African countries they have access to affordable EVs but in SA they cost the same as a flat or a house
The higher cost of EVs can be attributed to import duties charged by the SA government. As far as I'm aware, electric cars pay an import tax of 25% while 18% is charged on combustion engine cars. It really should be at the lower rate... for both.
OUR corrupt SA government wants to keep electric cars out because they don't contribute a single cent to the fuel levies\taxes. The ANC (and many others) are not in the least interested in conserving our environment and our health. They are only interested in how much they can squeeze into their pockets in as little time as possible!
I'm sorry but you can get a diesel Jaguar then for far far far less and it will use less fuel because it is diesel and the fuel cost will never amount to the premium you have to pay over and above a normal equivalent plus a wallbox. The inconvenience and the cost means it is pointless buying an electric car. And without government incentives, they are pointless since there are better and cheaper alternatives that will never consume as much fuel as the extra you pay for electric. Load shedding is not the only issue here. Electric cars still pretty much don't work in most countries because of these issues.
What a way to go! Those of you who do have the cash or to buy any of these lovely vehicle within a couple of year cash must first have a chat with me to not buy it cash with your own money. Wishing you more than enough! Francois
With the problem of load-shedding we currently facing, owning this car would be a joke. Compared to BMW electric car this is it but the price-wise it's too expensive. Why would they sell this car with an emergency charger in the first place? Like when I buy a cellphone I normally want it with an original charger, and I just make sure I don't break or lose the original charger because buying and using an ineffective charger that did not come with with the product can have adverse effects on your battery. So Jaguar should exercise on that.
I always smile when l watch your video. Great Content. Can you please work something out and review the Volvo XC90 Inscription.. the plug in hybrid. Hahahahaha IPhone Joke.
Hopefully they will not work in South Africa or in Africa for that matter, I don't see myself waiting 8 days for my car to charge up, only to drive it for a few hours
Pity they can't read though, first and number one rule charging your EV with emergency/overnight charger....DO NOT CONNECT TO AN EXTENSION LEAD, it won't be dangerous or explode then...lol...a bit off on the facts but then again he still has Petrol in in veins...
Electric cars do work in South Africa. Well mine works for me and I know all the other owners say the same. While some say "not ready for them" etc etc I’ll just continue driving mine at 18c/km - 5th of the price of petrol- and 70 g co2/km emission (even given that only half my charging comes from Solar). Mine I bought second hand. It’s comfortable, very nimble, oh so so smooth and SILENT. Yes, duties push up the price but the running costs are so low.
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Your advice about not using a 3 pin plug is just plain wrong, it's there for a reason. However cheap extension leads should not be used. Here in the UK I've travelled to friends and charged up overnight, just fine, without melting my cables.
Will it work in south africa, no. Only for the rich. Eskom cant even cope now, add hundreds of thousands of car all taking 40 min to fully charge. Nooooo tnx
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Umm.... no it wont. You need to be able to charge your car. Where will the electricity come from?? Eskom?!?!?! 😂😂😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
