Greg Cress Interview: The challenge of driving an EV cross-country

[@winstonmace4865]

Excellent interview and great to see Greg on the channel. As a proponent of EVs, I am fully aware of the challenges we face in SA when it comes to EV readiness. I'm grateful to companies such as Accenture who are able to develop sound and workable solutions within the EV ecosystem in terms of charging infrastructure government subsidies, the development of charging point operators and technical support solutions when it comes to charging apps. South Africa is scaling it's CPOs and soon Charge - formerly Zero Carbon Charge and Chageabilty will be fully operational in this year. Further to what Greg said, I'd like to add that property managers and owners start adding EV charging into residential developments and business office parks ASAP.

[@mindfreeze0838]

Adding ev chargers to crowded apartments? Are you crazy? You know those things catch fire right and unlike gas fires that buildings are prepared for ev fires are a different beast entirely.

[@reganbarnard7540]

@@mindfreeze0838 Silent partner i guess,Winston selling charging points before you know it.Eskom barely out of it's loadshedding dilema and now they selling ev's.EV fires not being broadcasted as they should be,First world problems for a 3rd World infrastucture😂

[@winstonmace4865]

@@reganbarnard7540 Oy...vey

[@alisterridgard6248]

Am a great E. V enthusiast... Just think it's the future for more than one reason and the sooner we develop it for complete integration into the transportation system the better for us all, thanks for starting the process and proving that it is possible even at such a early stages of development of charge stations and that the systems are going to eventually program and except all charging programs will accelerate the transition so much better, the quality of the electric vehicles like BYD and Tesla and lot more coming into the market will make this a reality world wide a lot sooner than most people would like to realize, well done ✨🎊💯

[@franciskingu5398]

Excellent interview... we need more of there road trips and the SA government needs to not tax soo much more for evs .. its almost 60 to 50 percent in some parts of Africa

[@Getouttahere78]

Short answer - NO

[@ThabileVatsha]

South Africans honestly need to travel more. We are going through exact same teething issues and sceptism developed countries went through. EVs are inevitable, SA is getting there sooner than we think

[@tshegofatsokgoroba6753]

Firstly, whatever the stated range, the real world range is usually about 30% less so there's that. Secondly, winter will eat into that range even further compounded by the fact that charging these things in cold weather is ill advised. Then there's the total trip time that would probably double or triple compared to an ice equivalent. They're not worth it.

[@RynoBoshoff]

Personally: For now, Petrol/Diesel/Hybrid for long trips and EV for short trips. Just can't bargain on chargers being operational/available when needed.

[@andrewleventis8341]

Spot on

[@JJSmith1100]

I would still go full EV if I could afford a car like the BYD.

[@RynoBoshoff]

@@JJSmith1100 I think the Seal is a bit expensive. The Dolphin seems better for going to the shops and back or dropping off kids, and for an EV it's quite affordable in my opinion.

[@SwartgalligeCC]

Same buying an EV in the future to reduce my R4k per month petrol cost because of work commute.

[@JJSmith1100]

@@SwartgalligeCC I worked it out that if I had to buy the BYD Dolphin my fuel cost would come down to less than a quarter of what it is now. That is charging at home, excluding possible benefits of installing solar or the possibility of charging at work if it is available, which I am sure many employers could consider if they have more solar power than needed.

[@WenMare]

The 1% are ecstatic now.

[@Ilikepie18855]

0.01%

[@pauldbeer]

The majority is almost always wrong, I've come to experience over my 60 years on this earth. Just like the horse-cart were replaced by the ICE driven automobile, and this came about with lots of kicking and screaming, so will the ICE-mobile be replaced by the EV. Now, third world countries like most in Africa and many other places, will be struggling, as they do not manufacture cars originating in their countries, and since, over time, most all manufacturers of ICE vehicles will either die or change to manufacturing of EV's, the old die-hard 3rd world boytjies will just have to change with them!!!

[@pauldbeer]

Yeh, might be so now, but the change is inevitable, and will happen! Time is the issue here, and your 1%, or even 0.1% now, will change to 100% in the not too distant future!! I'll venture to say inside the next 20-30 years, the old ICE-cart will be but only a memory of the past!!

[@Ilikepie18855]

@@pauldbeer ICE had many advantages over horse carts, electric does not, matter of fact, it has a lot of disadvantages which is why its no where near replacing ICE cars. plugin hybrids probably is the best way to go.

[@maldiesmaldas7711]

Very valid and interesting question; thanks for the test and answers. I would so much like doing road trips through 🇿🇦 with an EV. Where is Tesla and their Supercharger network (shame on Tesla!)

[@leroylubisi]

Our government isn't playing their part to make it financially feasible for electric vehicle manufacturers to mas produce cars and EV infrastructure in our country. That's why nothing major is happening in SA.

[@JJSmith1100]

Elon does business in the way he wants to do business. The Swedish unions has been on strike for many months and he is ignoring them and China changed its ownership laws to accomodate them. So if SA wants the infrastructure and cars they will have to adapt.

[@porsche911g]

@@leroylubisihope it will change, because EV’s will make the way to SA sooner or later as well.

[@Ilikepie18855]

NO shame on Tesla, you wouldn't put your money on the road for people to steal, why would Tesla?

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Sounds exciting 😮 I guess it’s about adjustment and much needed planning it’s doable with right mindset and infrastructure will come eventually 😅

[@Carscoza]

You’re absolutely right. It’s a whole new experience!

[@Galaxyeyez]

I checked out the Naamsa video and the comments are turned off lol 🤨

[@JohanSlabbert]

You have to start somewhere and thank you to the early adoptors.. DC current is VERY dangerous (400V and 800V) so these should be professionally installed and should be "fool proof". AC (slow) charing is fine for at home (overnight - 8 hours+) but to make EV roadtrips sustainable you need DC (30 mins for 80% charge etc).

[@froehlcj]

7:55 “Plugfest” sounds cool!

[@peterlomax7143]

South Africa needs to look at charging rate and expanding on more places. In China their charging rate is 300- 600 KWH especially with new battery technology.

[@SAgunnerXbX]

Why would anyone pay top dollar to be exposed to “load shedding” (grid issues/infrastructure issues) on your car. Not to mention what happens in 10 years time when your battery is toast. What residual value does your ev have then?

[@2fly161]

These cars have no place in Africa.

[@orenhorne8190]

Guys when are you doing a car review on the BYD dolphin?

[@Carscoza]

Unfortunately still waiting for them to start the media fleet operations, but we should get one for filming soon

[@ntshembo]

On affordability... A Toyota Corolla Cross as a benchmark is +- R450k ... an EV version at around the same price, that would be great.

[@pauldbeer]

Dream on...

[@sunseemsingh1450]

The real problem is not being able to get through to the call center at night. Supposed to be 24/7 but not necessarily the case. Grid Cars needs to up its game. Also between Limpopo and Gauteng infrastructure isn't great at all

[@redinza]

My biggest concern with EV in South Africa is that you are kms from anywhere and you have a flat No spare no jack and nowhere to go

[@salocalnews]

It's not like South Africans have a choice, petrol price will force customers to buy EVs and car manufacturers know and they are the ones driving the market.

[@HouseOfCDeep]

7:08 Was this question answered? 😅

[@peterdenham9510]

I heard that Tesla model Y is the world's number 1 selling car?

[@Reddylion]

Ev only for me barath....

[@mindfreeze0838]

This video has shown me it makes no sense buying a full ev now. Yes you can make the trip if youre a seasoned logistics manager and are willing to stop off at all chargers along the way because you never know if the next one is going to be working. Add carrying a family in tow for this misadventure sounds like the best of times😒.

[@nicobock6823]

Plug in hybrid is the future for now. Infrastructure is not where it needs to be for full ev. If you are scared then mild hybrid. Toyota corolla cross gives me better fuel economy in town than my 1.4l vivo and I don't even need to charge it.

[@faniebierman3854]

Sounds like a camping holliday in africa

[@Brauny12311]

By the time South Africa fully adopts EV’s the world would have moved on to Hydrogen power

[@johnsimpson1574]

Grid network all listed on line. About 15 charging points between Cape town and Kynsna and accurate status reports in real time on line. Not good for Kalagadi reserve trip, but so what. This is the futuŕe, now

[@pieterrossouw8596]

Big expensive EVs and PHEVS are nearly irrelevant for driving adoption and charger rollout. Just make a small PHEV hatchback with 80-100 km of electric range, a 1l 3-cyl engine, a battery system we can charge at home with variable wattage solar or a solar carport. Oh and don't make it stupid expensive like all the others with gimmicky tech stuff that just make it unnecessarily expensive. Gimme the equivalent of a CitiGolf, but PHEV. Make it locally to avoid ridiculous import taxes. If PHEVs and EVs have any future here, it won't be via the luxury market.

[@abhijeetdey]

Cheap EVs for cost effective city drive is the way to go

[@erichahn8970]

Do this test again in winter when temperatures are around 0 to 4 degrees in winter and range anxiety becomes and issue and charging times increase.... As South African owning the "electric car dream" in Europe.for 4 year now... the reality of what WLTP states and is achieved when loaded with 4 adults, luggage and driving the national speed limit with AC on or seat heating and you quickly realise the reality is far from the truth.

[@thetad1242]

I'm South Africa, those temps?! Really how many days do you have that!?

[@johnsimpson1574]

I have just bought a cyberster wow! I believe most hybrids are a fraud. Look at their battery size and range. Typically under 30 km? More cost, more weight and more complexity. More maintenance costs. Indeed the worst of both worlds. For many evs are appropriate, for some, not so. I recently bought a second hand Mini electric as a town car. Same price as an ice engined mini. Still got great warranties. And best of all i mainly charge them from my solar system. Way to go!

[@leeclarke3865]

As someone who has driven across South Africa East to West Coast from Ballito to Britannia bay 2021 Km in under 24 hours... But not recently in a BMW I3 S with a 36kw Battery half the size of most of the cars in this video in 2019....NOOBS

[@travelmates1]

Road-tripping with such inconvenience and special route planning becauseyou drivean EV? No way! And the crazy price premium going with severe depreciation of an EV kills off any monetary savings also.

[@Francis-ot7pm]

No.

[@jermainejonkerman3943]

Definitely not a practical choice for a family, and the middle-class buyer, especially in our country. Too many factors that are unresolved and unsureties of by suppliers and electricity only use for a car...

[@D30N64]

Im not so sure that EV's will be the future of mobility only. They are not that green. There are great hydrogen tech around the corner. And much more availability of hydrogen. The import taxes are just to high in SA, and this makes these EV's way too expensive. Where will all that lithuim come from? It would be nice to play around with one, but I will keep my trusty old ICE car for a backup. In a few years we will see the real cost of ownership and how it compares with simmilar size ICE cars.

[@erasmussmal4674]

I give ev's another 5 years.

[@andrewleventis8341]

This is so stupid to do a road trip with an ev. The cost it similar to a ICE without the hassle

[@thamil1365]

I know those headphones are hurting Ciro's ears 😂🤣🤣🤣, Sennheiser will pay for their crimes

[@Carscoza]

He survived