New to EV ownership? Here's why you shouldn't drive it the same way as a regular petrol car

Small, Chinese-built vehicles, like the Geely E2, have made electric cars more accessible to South African buyers.

The internal combustion versus electric car debate usually revolves around driving sensation, economy and ecology, and when you have passionate petrolheads and EV ‘progressives’ in the same space, things often get heated.

But there’s another aspect to the ICE and EV conversation that is not often spoken about, and that is driving safety.

Eugene Herbert, CEO of MasterDrive, says that while there are many advantages to driving an EV, there are also distinct characteristics that can affect their safe operation on our roads.

“EVs cannot be driven in the same way as internal combustion engines (ICE). Differences in power delivery, braking systems, and vehicle dynamics mean techniques ideal for fuel vehicles can be challenging in EVs.”