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Driving range of every electric car on sale in South Africa

Electric vehicles (EVs) have come a long way in a very short space of time, relatively speaking, as they are set to replace the internal-combustion engine in many countries around the world by the end of the decade.

EVs are slowly but surely becoming more affordable with every new generation, even in a country like South Africa where they are slapped with additional taxes rather than purchase incentives, and driving ranges are growing at an exponential rate as battery technology continues to improve.

Range anxiety may still be one of the biggest deterrents to new-energy transport for several motorists, but the average EV now boasts an electric capacity for 400km or more, which should more than suffice for the average person’s daily needs.

No petrol, no problem

These are the claimed maximum driving ranges of every electric car currently on sale in South Africa.

Click on the underlined links to visit TopAuto Car Prices for information on pricing and new models on offer from the various manufacturers.


Mercedes-Benz EQS – 782km

  • Starting price – R2,620,500
  • Number of models – 2


BMW i7 – 625km

  • Starting price – R2,825,000
  • Number of models – 2


BMW iX – 561km

  • Starting price – R1,735,000
  • Number of models – 3


BMW i4 – 510km

  • Starting price – R1,293,300
  • Number of models – 2


Porsche Taycan – 504km

  • Starting price – R2,527,000
  • Number of models – 8


Volvo EX30 – 480km

  • Starting price – R775,900
  • Number of models – 5


Audi e-tron GT – 472km

  • Starting price – R2,715,000
  • Number of models – 2


Jaguar I-Pace – 470km

  • Starting price – R2,342,900
  • Number of models – 1


BMW iX3 – 461km

  • Starting price – R1,306,400
  • Number of models – 1


Volvo C40 – 444km

  • Starting price – R1,285,000
  • Number of models – 1


Audi e-tron 55 quattro – 440km

  • Starting price – R1,745,000
  • Number of models – 5


BMW iX1 – 438km

  • Starting price – R1,140,000
  • Number of models – 2


Mercedes-Benz EQA – 429km

  • Starting price – R1,174,000
  • Number of models – 2


Mercedes-Benz EQB – 423km

  • Starting price – R1,379,000
  • Number of models – 2


Volvo XC40 – 423km

  • Starting price – R1,075,000
  • Number of models – 2


GWM Ora – 400km

  • Starting price – R716,900
  • Number of models – 3


MINI Cooper SE – 215km

  • Starting price – R742,102
  • Number of models – 2


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