Slow mover, fast future — how SA can leap-frog the global EV transition

Source: Daily Maverick · 2026-11-10T19:30:00.000Z · World

South Africa cannot compete with global giants such as China in the race to mass-produce electric vehicles. But by identifying gaps in emerging technologies, backing local innovation and building on existing manufacturing strengths, it could leapfrog the competition rather than spend years playing catch-up.

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