{"id":181669,"date":"2017-07-03T18:30:07","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T16:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=181669"},"modified":"2017-07-03T17:33:27","modified_gmt":"2017-07-03T15:33:27","slug":"how-much-it-costs-to-buy-and-own-an-electric-car-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/motoring\/181669\/how-much-it-costs-to-buy-and-own-an-electric-car-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How much it costs to buy and own an electric car in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

A recent report <\/a><\/strong>by Ashburton investments found that South Africa should prepare for the advent of electric cars, noting the possible effects they are likely to have on the industry and consumers.<\/p>\n

While the full impact of the electric-car is still some way off, driving an electronic car or hybrid is becoming an increasingly attractive option in South Africa as a means to negate the volatile fuel price and as the motor industry becomes increasingly environmentally conscious.<\/p>\n

The increase in electric-only models such as the Nissan Leaf may just be the tipping point as the vehicles become more affordable, while petrol prices increase.<\/p>\n

BusinessTech looks at the cost factors associated with buying and owning an electric or hybrid car in South Africa.<\/p>\n

South Africa currently only has three electric models, with Tesla touted to enter the market sometime in the future.<\/p>\n

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