A group of 13 individuals embarked on a 2200 km journey across South Africa in 5 electric cars, traveling from Thursday, October 10, to Sunday, October 13. Their goal was to assess South Africa’s readiness to embrace new energy vehicles as a viable mode of transportation.
Participants Included:
- Mikel MABASA | naamsa
- Tshetlhe LITHEKO | naamsa
- Greg CRESS | Accenture
- Hideki MACHIDA | KPMG
- Nicholas BROOKS | FCDO
- Nathan FREDERICKS | IDC
- Hiten PARMAR | Electric Mission
- Feroz KOOR | Woolworths
- Kival SINGH | FNB
- Duncan Mcleod | TechCentral
- Jono PINKHARD | Accenture Song Production Crew
- Frank MEYER | Accenture Song Production Crew
- Shaun ABDUL
We’re thrilled to share a sneak peek from naamsa | The Automotive Business Council’s upcoming documentary, “Escaping The Noise,” which chronicles this incredible journey. Mark your calendars for its release on November 14!
Route covered
Day 1
Johannesburg to Nieu Bethesda
Day 2
Nieu Bethesda to Gqeberha
Day 3
Gqeberha to Prince Albert
Day 4
Prince Albert to Cape Town
Electric Vehicles used
BMW iX 50
BYD Seal RWD
Mercedes EQE SUV
Volvo XC40 P6 Recharge
VW ID.4 Pro
Key Stats from the trip
Average kWh used per vehicle for the entire trip
328kWh
Total kWh energy/recharge costs per vehicle
R 2,140.00
EV Cost per km | R 0.91
Compared to a Petrol car averaging 7 litres/100kms: cost per km would be R 1.47
Conclusion: travelling this distance using an EV was 2/3 (two-thirds) the cost of a petrol car equivalent!