Clicks Group is investing more than R65 million in electric trucks, solar power, battery storage and charging infrastructure, according to IOL. The South African pharmacy retailer expects the investment to deliver annual fuel and maintenance savings of up to R28 million as part of its shift toward cleaner energy and lower operating costs.

South African pharmacy retailer Clicks is switching part of its distribution fleet to electric trucks in a bid to reduce operating costs. According to TimesLIVE, the move to electric vehicles is expected to cut the company's fuel costs by up to R25 million a year. The shift forms part of the retailer's efforts to make its distribution operations more cost-efficient.

Kenyan electric mobility startup ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million through a combination of asset-backed debt and equity, according to TechCabal. The company plans to use the funding to expand its battery-swapping network and electric motorcycle fleet beyond Kenya into other African markets. The raise reflects continued investor interest in electric two-wheeler transport solutions across the continent, where battery swapping is seen as a way to address charging infrastructure gaps.

More than 10 electric motorcycle and three-wheeler manufacturers from India, China, Italy and Kenya are preparing to enter the Kenyan market, according to TechTrends KE. The move follows the launch of a shared battery-swapping network in Nairobi and Mombasa by Indian battery technology company SUN Mobility. The expansion could widen vehicle choice for commercial riders while intensifying competition among manufacturers, battery-network operators and financiers in Kenya's growing electric mobility sector.

Tesla's planned Cybercab robotaxi service is pushing against regulatory limits, with chief executive Elon Musk reportedly relying on a self-certification loophole that could allow the vehicles to bypass some approval hurdles, according to the Sowetan. The approach raises questions about whether the autonomous taxis can enter service without meeting the same oversight requirements applied to other operators, potentially putting pressure on regulators as Tesla moves to expand its driverless ride-hailing ambitions.

South African customers can now place orders for the Range Rover Electric, with local pricing starting at R3.9 million, according to htxt.africa. The electric version of the luxury SUV marks Range Rover's entry into the battery-powered market in the country. Deliveries to South African buyers are expected to begin in 2027, giving early customers a considerable wait between ordering and receiving their vehicles. The announcement signals growing availability of premium electric vehicles in the South African market.