uYilo Electric Mobility Programme

uYilo Electric Mobility Programme Enabling the electric mobility ecosystem through supporting activities, dedicated facilities and ser

Activities of the Programme include technology development and incubation, pilot projects, policy alignment, knowledge transfer, as well as enable innovators, entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to commercialise their technology innovations across eMobility. Facilities include:
National Accredited Battery Testing Laboratory
Electric Vehicle Systems Laboratory
Live Testing Envi

ronment for Demonstration, Testing and Development across the complete eco-system components

The uYilo eMobility Technology Innovation Programme was established in 2013 by the Technology Innovation Agency (Technology Innovation Act 26 of 2008) towards stimulating and intensifying electric mobility technologies in South Africa.

This Jaecoo has arrived in SA with a R12,000 price reduction, a public charging credit of R5,000 and an EV starter kit v...
17/07/2026

This Jaecoo has arrived in SA with a R12,000 price reduction, a public charging credit of R5,000 and an EV starter kit valued at R30,000, according to Car Magazine - South Africa.



The Jaecoo J5 BEV has arrived in SA, with the automaker announcing pricing and specs for its first all-electric local model offering...

What is the South African EV White Paper about? The local market might not be the goal, rather ensuring the future of th...
15/07/2026

What is the South African EV White Paper about? The local market might not be the goal, rather ensuring the future of the manufacturing sector. More at the Novus Press Bulletin link.



South Africa’s EV challenge is an export competitiveness challenge by WesBank in Novus Group – Press Bulletin Posted on 13/07/2026 11:07 Public discussion of South Africa’s Electric Vehicle (EV) White Paper has largely focused on how quick motorists will adopt electric vehicles. This misses t...

Electric RS e-tron GT performance sets the benchmark for the most powerful Audi in the brand's history. More at CHANGECA...
14/07/2026

Electric RS e-tron GT performance sets the benchmark for the most powerful Audi in the brand's history. More at CHANGECARS



Audi has launched the latest generation e-tron in form of the RS GT with 680 kW on tap

Interested in the longest range and the greatest efficiency from your EV? Then this article on the top five in driving.c...
13/07/2026

Interested in the longest range and the greatest efficiency from your EV? Then this article on the top five in driving.ca could be for you.



Not having enough juice to make it to one’s destination was the root of so-called range anxiety

China's EV exports continue to grow, growing substantially with the international demand for e-Mobility. More at AP. ...
10/07/2026

China's EV exports continue to grow, growing substantially with the international demand for e-Mobility. More at AP.



China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group.

Ongoing international conflict is making used electric cars more popular, as fuel prices remain high. This trend is docu...
09/07/2026

Ongoing international conflict is making used electric cars more popular, as fuel prices remain high. This trend is documented in the US, but echoes in international markets. More at CNBC.



The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index for EVs — which tracks prices of used vehicles sold at its U.S. wholesale auctions — increased 12% compared to June 2025.

First electric bus is on the road for MyCiTi Bus, more to follow. Engineering News has more details on this multi-bus ro...
08/07/2026

First electric bus is on the road for MyCiTi Bus, more to follow. Engineering News has more details on this multi-bus rollout for Cape Town.



MyCiTi’s first electric bus (e-bus) has arrived in Cape Town, where it will now be put to the test on the city’s most demanding public transport routes. The vehicle is a 12-m Volvo BZRLE battery-electric bus, and it is the first MyCiTi bus where the body has been designed in South Africa and man...

The BMW iX2 will bring another electric offering to the market for e-Mobility fans. Business Day shares the highlights. ...
07/07/2026

The BMW iX2 will bring another electric offering to the market for e-Mobility fans. Business Day shares the highlights.



New model offers a 470km driving range and high level standard specifications

Nissan is working to answer the question of viable solar charging for EVs, increasing range and reducing charging costs....
03/07/2026

Nissan is working to answer the question of viable solar charging for EVs, increasing range and reducing charging costs. More at The Driven.



Nissan leads research project that aims to integrate efficient technologies, including solar, into EVs that it hopes will change how they are charged and experienced.

Is the Shell Triple 10 Challenge the most efficient electric car ever made? The Electric Viking takes a closer look at t...
02/07/2026

Is the Shell Triple 10 Challenge the most efficient electric car ever made? The Electric Viking takes a closer look at this remarkable vehicle.



One of the Worlds Largest Oil Companies Just Built The Best EV on E...

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