Nafisa Akabor
@nafisa.co.za
Freelance technology and EV journalist (Brainstorm, Forbes Africa, Sawubona). Recharged.co.za owner. Early adopter. Traveller. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.nafisa.co.za/ Johannesburg 🇿🇦
Currently on test: the Dayun S5 Mini SUV, South Africa’s “cheapest EV” starting at R400 000 ($21 800) for the base model and R450 000 ($24 500) for the ‘VIP’. It has a 35kW motor, top speed of 100km/h and a range of around 330km from its 31.7kWh battery.
February 14, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Currently on test: the Dayun S5 Mini SUV, South Africa’s “cheapest EV” starting at R400 000 ($21 800) for the base model and R450 000 ($24 500) for the ‘VIP’. It has a 35kW motor, top speed of 100km/h and a range of around 330km from its 31.7kWh battery.
Lego sent me the perfect Valentine’s Day delivery… if anyone wants some ideas 😌
February 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Lego sent me the perfect Valentine’s Day delivery… if anyone wants some ideas 😌
Visited BMW’s Rosslyn plant after a R4.2-billion upgrade to build the X3 plugin hybrid exclusively for global export. Drove the diesel, PHEV & petrol at the launch. Look out for my piece in Brainstorm. Fun fact: the Rosslyn plant in Pretoria was the first BMW production facility outside of Germany.
February 13, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Visited BMW’s Rosslyn plant after a R4.2-billion upgrade to build the X3 plugin hybrid exclusively for global export. Drove the diesel, PHEV & petrol at the launch. Look out for my piece in Brainstorm. Fun fact: the Rosslyn plant in Pretoria was the first BMW production facility outside of Germany.
Earlier this week: a visit to Groningen, a fortress and kitties from Durban living their best life in the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
December 22, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Earlier this week: a visit to Groningen, a fortress and kitties from Durban living their best life in the Netherlands 🇳🇱.
I’ve been using Digital Key Plus for the first time on my long term test Mini Cooper #EV via Apple Watch and iPhone. Haven’t touched the physical key in those 2 weeks. It’s that same freeing feeling when I ditched my wallet years ago.
December 7, 2024 at 10:02 AM
I’ve been using Digital Key Plus for the first time on my long term test Mini Cooper #EV via Apple Watch and iPhone. Haven’t touched the physical key in those 2 weeks. It’s that same freeing feeling when I ditched my wallet years ago.
Just noticed this setting on WhatsApp, to block unknown account messages if they spam. I’ve already silenced known callers, may as well.
December 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Just noticed this setting on WhatsApp, to block unknown account messages if they spam. I’ve already silenced known callers, may as well.
Full charge on my long-term Mini Cooper SE test #EV. Switched to efficient mode and got an additional 7km after a full charge. Used Mall of Africa’s 200kW charger but the car’s max DC charging speed is 95kW, so takes longer than other larger EVs I’ve tested.
November 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Full charge on my long-term Mini Cooper SE test #EV. Switched to efficient mode and got an additional 7km after a full charge. Used Mall of Africa’s 200kW charger but the car’s max DC charging speed is 95kW, so takes longer than other larger EVs I’ve tested.
it's been happening for a while and it's awful.
November 20, 2024 at 7:13 AM
it's been happening for a while and it's awful.
Well that was Wicked! Fun night at the South African Premiere of Wicked where the dress code was Perfect in Pink or Grand in Green. 🩷💚 #WickedMovie
November 19, 2024 at 6:13 AM
Well that was Wicked! Fun night at the South African Premiere of Wicked where the dress code was Perfect in Pink or Grand in Green. 🩷💚 #WickedMovie
There is an option. Does it not show for you?
November 17, 2024 at 2:46 PM
There is an option. Does it not show for you?
Never mind that I still have my original ring watch from the year 2000 and recently bought the Fossil Watch Ring, but I now must have this Casio smart ring 😍. Anyone going to Japan next month?
November 17, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Never mind that I still have my original ring watch from the year 2000 and recently bought the Fossil Watch Ring, but I now must have this Casio smart ring 😍. Anyone going to Japan next month?
A new Workshop17 co-working space has opened at Hyde Park Corner in Johannesburg. It takes up 3 floors, has 150 hot desks, 19 meeting rooms, 72 offices, 15 phone booths, 1 café, etc.
For the first time it will offer Black Friday deals. All the deets here: www.recharged.co.za/workshop17-o...
For the first time it will offer Black Friday deals. All the deets here: www.recharged.co.za/workshop17-o...
November 16, 2024 at 6:42 AM
A new Workshop17 co-working space has opened at Hyde Park Corner in Johannesburg. It takes up 3 floors, has 150 hot desks, 19 meeting rooms, 72 offices, 15 phone booths, 1 café, etc.
For the first time it will offer Black Friday deals. All the deets here: www.recharged.co.za/workshop17-o...
For the first time it will offer Black Friday deals. All the deets here: www.recharged.co.za/workshop17-o...
⚡️ Excited to take delivery of the new Mini Cooper SE electric for a six month long term test. It has not been officially launched yet, but the Mini South Africa website lists it for R879 500. #EV
November 15, 2024 at 6:18 AM
⚡️ Excited to take delivery of the new Mini Cooper SE electric for a six month long term test. It has not been officially launched yet, but the Mini South Africa website lists it for R879 500. #EV
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #53,910!
October 8, 2024 at 3:11 AM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #53,910!
Out in Cape Town driving the new all electric Volvo C40 Recharge with twin motors.
Quick Look:
⚡️ 78kWh battery // 444km range
⚡️ 300kW output; 600Nm of torque
⚡️ 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds
R1 285 000.
Quick Look:
⚡️ 78kWh battery // 444km range
⚡️ 300kW output; 600Nm of torque
⚡️ 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds
R1 285 000.
May 30, 2023 at 2:24 PM
Out in Cape Town driving the new all electric Volvo C40 Recharge with twin motors.
Quick Look:
⚡️ 78kWh battery // 444km range
⚡️ 300kW output; 600Nm of torque
⚡️ 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds
R1 285 000.
Quick Look:
⚡️ 78kWh battery // 444km range
⚡️ 300kW output; 600Nm of torque
⚡️ 0-100km/h in 4.7 seconds
R1 285 000.
RMB Latitudes 2023 Art Fair Experience in Johannesburg showcasing artists and galleries from Africa.
May 24, 2023 at 9:28 PM
RMB Latitudes 2023 Art Fair Experience in Johannesburg showcasing artists and galleries from Africa.
Brilliant media drop from Naked Insurance, a digital app-based insurance company in South Africa who wants to ‘Stop Hold Music’ 🤣.
May 23, 2023 at 9:07 AM
Brilliant media drop from Naked Insurance, a digital app-based insurance company in South Africa who wants to ‘Stop Hold Music’ 🤣.
Unintentionally bought the largest Lego set, but 11 695 pieces later and my build is complete! Time consuming, but so worth it. 🗺️
May 17, 2023 at 7:09 PM
Unintentionally bought the largest Lego set, but 11 695 pieces later and my build is complete! Time consuming, but so worth it. 🗺️
It’s been a while (8 weeks to be exact!) since I’ve had an electric car on test: the BMW iX3.
May 11, 2023 at 6:33 PM
It’s been a while (8 weeks to be exact!) since I’ve had an electric car on test: the BMW iX3.
Cooking off a battery…
South Africa, 2023.
South Africa, 2023.
May 9, 2023 at 5:15 PM
Cooking off a battery…
South Africa, 2023.
South Africa, 2023.
Tabletop cat - meet Qwerty 🐈⬛
May 7, 2023 at 5:56 AM
Tabletop cat - meet Qwerty 🐈⬛
Dramatic Johannesburg sky before the storm ⛈️
May 5, 2023 at 5:48 AM
Dramatic Johannesburg sky before the storm ⛈️
May the fourth be with you! Such a cool mural in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
May 4, 2023 at 11:23 AM
May the fourth be with you! Such a cool mural in Rosebank, Johannesburg.
