uYilo Electric Mobility Programme

10/09/2026

Local motoring journalist Juliet McGuire slips behind the wheel of the Dongfeng Box, and shares her feelings of this model.

You've seen the Dongfeng Box around with a Bolt sign on it, I am su...

09/09/2026

Battery range in new models is often followed by questions of how long a battery will last. Here's a look at what real-world results are showing, from This is Money.

A global study has ranked 20 of the most popular EV models by how well their batteries have held up, providing an indication of what owners can expect from these vehicles.

08/09/2026

How about an Audi hatch with 642km of range and a range-topping model that will go from standstill to 100km/h in 5.7 seconds? Well, that's the company's plan with the new A2. More at Motor1.com.

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The A2 returns as a fully electric hatchback with up to 401 miles of WLTP range, unconventional styling, and a starting price of €38,350 in Germany.

07/09/2026

Rising fuel costs and falling battery prices make driving an EV in Europe a third cheaper than its fossil fuel counterparts. Trucks are almost equal in cost now, between diesel and electric. Read more at the TheICCT.

As battery costs decrease and fuel prices remain high, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the most cost-effective vehicle choice in Europe according to a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

04/09/2026

The uYilo EV Summit Day 2 gallery is live, tag and share with your friends!

Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Technology Innovation Agency Nelson Mandela University

04/09/2026

Did you attend the uYilo EV Summit? This is an album from Day 1, ready for you to tag and share with everyone you know!

Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Technology Innovation Agency Nelson Mandela University

03/09/2026

There's a new Range Rover on the block, it is electric, and it is only for well-heeled in the financial department. Read more at TrucksMag.



https://trucksmag.co.za/range-rover-electric-a-new-era-for-the-original-luxury-suv/

02/09/2026

Have you applied to this Call for Expression of Interest yet? Make it happen!

Are you a manufacturer, technology developer or start-up in the energy space in South Africa?

The uYilo Electric Mobility Programme has a Call for Expression of Interest for Technical Support for Energy Technology Commercialisation and Localisation of energy-related products. Follow the link to start the application process. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by 11 December 2026.

https://izsyv16k.forms.app/uyilo-enterprise-development-support

01/09/2026

The uYilo EV Summit provided a platform for serious and informative engagement between stakeholders over two days at Nelson Mandela University.
Department of Science,Technology and Innovation SA Technology Innovation Agency

01/09/2026