#PODCAST Load shedding and electric vehicles: Why South Africans shouldn't be skeptical over EV adoption #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the country continues to grapple with restricted energy supply, electric vehicles have not been spared from the impacts of load shedding and the poor state of the power grid. Audi South Africa say that electric vehicle (EV) ownership and adoption should not be met with skepticism, as it is often charged during the night where there is least pressure on the ailing grid. Their spokesperson - Tarryn Knight says that automobile companies are investing huge sums of money to ensure these vehicles are properly catered for to accommodate the many challenges in South Africa. She explains what the future holds for EV's and how it plans to transform the method and costs associated with transportation...