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EV Sales by the Numbers – Will They Ever Increase Dramatically?

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If one looks at the sales of Electric Vehicles for the Year to Date August 2022 you would not be wrong in thinking that we in South Africa are far far far behind the rest of the world in terms of uptake as NAAMSA reports a paltry 267 sales of EV’s.

This in relation to a total unit sales number of 2 689 units of NEV’s (New Energy Vehicles) which includes hybrids.

Contrast the numbers above with total vehicle sales in South Africa for Year to Date August 2022 of 391 636 units then you will realise just how much of an uphill battle we face in the uptake of EV’s.

In fact one would think that we have more Elecric Vehicle Chargers available than actual vehicles!

“That Electric Vehicles (EV) will overtake traditional Internal Combustion Vehicle (ICE) sales is a given, despite everyone’s range anxiety and concerns over loadshedding. We at Straton Solar have been quietly installling EV Chargers for private clients, national grids and industry for a few years now and see entry into the market as a way to ‘upsell’ clients with Solar installations,” says Straton Solar.

“I am also mightily impressed to see that a local Gqeberha based manufacturer, Microcare, is also trialling a South African manufactured EV Charger unit,” says Alan Straton from Straton Solar.

What to look for in an EV Charger:

  1. Various sizes
  2. Small footprint
  3. Charge Scheduling
  4. Price
  5. Warranty
  6. Universal Connector
  7. Installation and Support from a registered electrician.

Chat to Straton Solar about their offerings.

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Alan Straton

Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth. Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die." See more articles by Alan.