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shocks

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I have just been dropped by an uber, the jangili had a note e-power, a serial hybrid as you all know.
The conversation of course turned towards consumption, akaniambia he fuels 2k for 360km, envy got the better of me coz my similar sized car consumes 5k for the same milage. And the acceleration is something else.
Then he told me uber is trialling 100 "Neta V" which as you all know are fully electric cars and their pricing is half that of an uber chap chap. And next year they are going full throttle and maybe 1000 may be shipped in. And uber is not the only company planning this, he says a company owned by Duale will ship in 500 and akina bolt are doing the same.
So what about charging, that car does around 300km per charge, and thats his average daily milage.
His parting shot was if the current trial pricing proves feasible next year tutawacha magari home but on the flipside all the chaps that took alto loans are about to get the shaft.
The other thing is leasing companies are changing their fleets, so your next company car may just be an e.v.
My calculation has always been we'll be 7 years behind japanese electric vehicle adoption and as you all know is currently the lowest of any major economy. It maybe shorter mchinku akifanya yake.
My thoughts currently are;
1. if you are in an industry that maybe disrupted ujumbe ndio huo!
2. Mafuta itaanguka bei how fast?
3. Does buying an expensive fossil fuel car from this point going forward make sense, depreciation might hit you hard in a few years
 
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shocks said:
I have just been dropped by an uber, the jangili had a note e-power, a serial hybrid as you all know.
The conversation of course turned towards consumption, akaniambia he fuels 2k for 360km, envy got the better of me coz my similar sized car consumes 5k for the same milage. And the acceleration is something else.
Then he told me uber is trialling 100 "Neta V" which as you all know are fully electric cars and their pricing is half that of an uber chap chap. And next year they are going full throttle and maybe 1000 may be shipped in. And uber is not the only company planning this, he says a company owned by Duale will ship in 500 and akina bolt are doing the same.
His parting shot was if the current trial pricing proves feasible next year tutawacha magari home but on the flipside all the chaps that took alto loans are about to get the shaft.
The other thing is leasing companies are changing their fleets, so your next company car may just be an e.v.
My calculation has always been we'll be 7 years behind japanese electric vehicle adoption and as you all know is currently the lowest of any major economy. It maybe shorter mchinku akifanya yake.
My thoughts currently are;
1. if you are in an industry that maybe disrupted ujumbe ndio huo!
2. Mafuta itaanguka bei how fast?
3. Does buying an expensive fossil fuel car from this point going forward make sense, depreciation might hit you hard in a few years
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Alto zifike 300 tuchukue za daily drive, juu consumption pia iko chini chini
 
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NETA's debut disrupts the market with its entry model, the Neta V, a stylish and practical 5-seater compact vehicle. This marks a significant development for the East African nation, accelerating its journey towards a more sustainable transportation future.

The Neta V is meticulously crafted to cater to the burgeoning demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions in Kenya. Boasting a 38 kWh lithium-ion battery, it offers a compelling driving range of 380 kilometers on a single charge, making it ideal for navigating city commutes and weekend getaways. While the top speed of 110 kph prioritizes safety and efficiency within urban and suburban environments, aligning with Kenyan traffic regulations, the true intrigue lies in the price tag. Retailing at Ksh 4.8 million, the Neta V positions itself as a surprisingly competitive option within the nascent Kenyan EV market.
 
Okiya said:
EV revolution is dead.
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That was last year. China has staged a brilliant move no one anticipated; they have created an EV category that stands on its own merits without the need to outdo traditional Internal combustion vehicles. EV vehicles have tons of features, including the ability to power your house, have a longer range, are fast-charging, are cheaper than traditional vehicles, and come with batteries that will outlast the vehicle. Customers no longer need to decide between EV and internal combustion.

When you simply replace an engine with an electric motor, the conversation will revolve around range and charging points, and the electric car will always be on the defensive. But when you put in dozens of features in the electric car to take full advantage of the battery, then its the petrol car that needs support and protection.
 
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The.Black.Templar said:
Kenyans need to move away from this Toyota mentality of resale value
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When offload your car and want to use the money for your next car what happens? If you bought a car worth 3mike and can only sell it for say 400k are you saying thats not a serious hit?
 
shocks said:
When offload your car and want to use the money for your next car what happens? If you bought a car worth 3mike and can only sell it for say 400k are you saying thats not a serious hit?
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If that is the worry a car owner has then it means it wasn't a worthwhile investment in the first place, the true value of a vehicle should be the owner enjoying it, such that you will not be thinking about parting with it in the first place....that is the reason you will find people looking to purchase an old car for 50k, make the modifications needed and finally someone will approach them and offer to buy it for one million because the owner takes pride in his investment.
 
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