Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pretoria to Zeerust (Botswana border) cost

Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Single Motor · 265 km via N4 · 3h

Electricity at R2.71/kWh (Eskom Homelight, 2026-04-01) · Toll fees: 1 March 2026

One-way trip cost

R 336,88

total cost

R 673,75

return trip (×2)

Electricity cost

R 149,38

55.1 kWh total

Toll fees

R 187,50

6 mainline plazas · Class I

Toll gates on this route

Mainline plazas only — Class I (standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV).

PlazaClass I
QuaggaR 6.50
PelindabaR 8.00
DoornpoortR 20.00
BritsR 20.00
MarikanaR 30.00
SwartruggensR 103.00
Total (one way)R 187.50

Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment

About the Volvo XC40 Recharge's consumption figure

The 20.8 kWh/100km figure is the manufacturer-published WLTP combined-cycle rating for the Volvo XC40 Recharge Pure Electric Single Motor. Real-world consumption varies with speed, climate control use, and road gradient. The electricity cost uses the Eskom Homelight tariff of R2.71/kWh — your actual cost may differ if you charge at a public station or in a municipality with higher tariffs.

WLTP combined. Trip cost shown as electricity cost, not fuel.

Consumption source: https://www.volvocars.com/za/cars/xc40-electric/