Question 1

How much does it cost to list my electric car on Car Spot?

Accepted Answer

Listing is free for the first 7 days — no commission if your car sells within that period. You only pay if you choose to extend your listing beyond 7 days.

Question 2

What should I check when buying a used electric car in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Always request a battery health report showing State of Health (SoH) — look for 75–80% or above. Verify the NaTIS registration papers and confirm the eNaTIS status via the DLTC. Check the connector type — South Africa uses Type 2 AC and CCS DC at most public chargers. Consider how the car handles load-shedding: some EVs allow you to set charging times to avoid blackout windows.

Question 3

How is the running cost calculated?

Accepted Answer

We multiply your daily distance (km) by the EV's energy use (kWh/100km), then multiply by your electricity rate (R/kWh). Eskom's Homelight tariff is around R2.80–R3.20/kWh for residential consumers, though municipal resellers such as City of Cape Town and City Power charge more. Charging from rooftop solar can reduce costs significantly.

Question 4

What is battery health (SoH) and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

State of Health is the percentage of original battery capacity still available. A new EV is 100% SoH; after several years it may fall to 85–90%. Below 75–80% you will notice a meaningful loss of range. South Africa's warm climate is generally benign for battery longevity, but charging to 100% regularly and exposure to extreme heat can accelerate degradation.

Question 5

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Accepted Answer

A 7 kW home wall box adds roughly 40–50 km of range per hour. A DC fast charger (50–175 kW) at Rubicon, Tritium or ChargeAfrica stations can bring a depleted pack to 80% in 20–45 minutes. Given load-shedding, many South African EV owners pair their wall box with a solar inverter or home battery system for reliable overnight charging.

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