“The Silent Revolution: The Shocking Truth About Electric Vehicles in South Africa”
Are you ready to join the revolution? A staggering 40% of South Africans are planning to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) in the next five years, according to a recent survey by Ford Motor Company. But what’s driving this sudden interest in EVs?
It turns out that the benefits of EVs are finally sinking in. For one, it’s the green light on the wallet. No more cripplingly expensive fuel costs! In fact, 71% of respondents believed that owning an EV would save them money by not having to buy fuel. And with the rising cost of living, who wouldn’t want to save a buck or two?
But concerns still abound. Many think that EVs are a luxury only the rich can afford, while others worry about the perceived lack of charging infrastructure (65%) or the alleged higher maintenance costs of these new-fangled contraptions. And let’s not forget the age-old myth that EVs can’t tow as much as their gas-guzzling counterparts (63%).
The Ford survey reveals some shocking statistics. For instance, 75% of respondents claim that possible future load-shedding in SA would impact their decision to choose a battery EV. And 70% of them are just too darn worried about the state of our charging infrastructure. We’re surprised it’s not higher, quite frankly!
But there’s hope. The survey also showed that over 40% of respondents had already ridden in an EV, with 19% having actually driven one. Service stations, shopping centres, and office buildings are the top picks for charging locations. And who knew? 71% of you want off-road capable EVs!
It looks like the electric vehicle revolution is here to stay. The question is, are you ready to join the silent revolution and leave the gas-guzzlers in the dust?