The test, which took place at the Gerotek High-Speed Oval in November 2021, lays down a historical reference point to look back on and allows consumers to evaluate battery performance advancements as more EVs are added to the local market.
It thus removes regenerative braking – a recovery system that redirects what would otherwise be lost kinetic energy back into the battery during deceleration, boosting overall range and rendering EVs especially well suited to stop-start city driving – entirely from the equation. According to PlugShare, there are as many as 71 charging points within a 3.2 km radius between these two points, illustrating the fact that South Africa’s larger metropolitan areas are better stocked with charging options than many might believe, it added.