VW, BMW, Nissan, others in talks to pull South Africa into electric-car era

BMW's i3 is one of of only two full-electric models currently available in South Africa.

By:

John Bowker

By:

Bloomberg

August 12, 2019 09:00 AM

JOHANNESBURG -- Volkswagen Group, BMW and Nissan are among automakers in talks to bring the electric-car revolution to South Africa, as the nation risks being left behind in the global switch to greener vehicles.

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