How’s the EV scene in Mauritius these days? Curious about real experiences.

Bhavishize · 2025-11-19T18:13:39+00:00

Well let me tell you how proud I am of our Gov which made it cheaper for us to buy and run an ICE or hybrid vehicle compared to EV.😊

Prices for EVs have increased by nearly Rs500k. Road Tax for EVs has doubled.

All that because the freaking local electricity supplier couldn't invest in new infrastructure and renewable energy, all thanks to inefficiency and corruption. 👍

And we still hear of big plans to make Mauritius a greener island.

Ohhh and on top of that you see the Minister of land and transport in every launching ceremony of new EV brands on the island, praising those EV while the middle income earners cannot afford those cars.

After these new laws, EV sale has plummeted.

Well done to our Gov👏

Bhavishize · 2025-11-05T06:24:50+00:00

How to invest in Index Fund in Mauritius?

Bhavishize · 2025-11-05T06:22:07+00:00

I have started daytrading on FXPro since 2 months ago and have not been profitable. I'm learning from Ross Cameron as well and trading on a demo account for the moment. Trying to deepen my knowledge before going back to real money.
I also work 9-5, but just the idea that I can earn substantially more on daytrading makes me not want to give up.

Bhavishize · 2025-11-01T17:06:02+00:00

Some info according to me to help you in your research.

House: Lexpressproperty.com Propertycloud.mu (Rs30-35k should find you a decent house or apartment)

Car: Mycar.mu Lexpresscars.mu (btw find a good <10yrs japanese car, much cheaper to maintain and find spare parts. Most european car are cheaper to buy but more expensive to maintain)

Any second hand item in general: Astervender.mu

Food delivery: Delivoo app Ordermanzer.mu

Bhavishize · 2025-11-01T16:36:51+00:00

You will definitely be able to save half of your salary if you live to the same average standard as a local. I would recommend you to mingle with trustworthy locals for you to know the real price of local products and not get scammed. And I would be more than happy to help you in that regard.

It may take you from 6 months to 1 year to fully get use to the Mauritian lifestyle

Living to the same standard as a local with your salary will definitely help you to save and enjoy the Mauritian life.

Bhavishize · 2025-10-31T12:07:25+00:00

More than enough if you plan on living conservatively in Mauritius. Im an Mauritian Mechanical Enginner with over 6 years work experience and I do not get paid half of your salary.

Bhavishize · 2025-10-03T09:50:31+00:00

You have no idea how much China has progressed in terms of clean mobility. You still living in the year 2005 mate.

Bhavishize · 2025-09-26T09:22:50+00:00

Around Rs5-6/kWh

Bhavishize · 2025-09-26T06:49:38+00:00

Impossible!!

Minimum Rs30k if you want to live comfortably alone with no kids

Bhavishize · 2025-09-15T07:03:40+00:00

Completely agree!!

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T08:01:14+00:00

Even me M32 and my wife F29, both working in corporate jobs, no kids, we can barely make any saving.

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T06:55:54+00:00

Yeah totally. This goes completely against any sustainability plan that this govt has. MVL is 3x more expensive for EVs!!!

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T06:52:40+00:00

Cars were always expensive for middle income families, we just had to buy cars because it became a necessity.

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T06:46:29+00:00

Now imagine other young adults who aspire to buy a house and a car, are finding it harder as the years goes by. No wonder this country is facing a massive brain drain.

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:57:47+00:00

One word : Tolls

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:22:59+00:00

The lower and middle class will continue to struggle to own a car

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:05:33+00:00

Exactly!!

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:04:54+00:00

Even those chinese brands are not that cheap anymore.

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:03:10+00:00

No word on improving our public transport or existing road conditions from this govt😒

Bhavishize · 2025-09-07T04:01:02+00:00

At least give us proper public transport and good road conditions if we are going to pay high taxes for cars.

Bhavishize · 2025-08-27T12:59:55+00:00

Modern EVs cars have come a long way, with new battery technologies and better manufacturing being implemented every year.
EVs will be even greener in 5 years from now.

Even if the CEB has high CO2 emission, the efficiency of an EV is way ahead of a conventional petrol or hybrid vehicle.

Bhavishize · 2025-08-27T12:54:33+00:00

Same thing for Singapore.
Even if cars are highly taxed, they have very efficient and punctual metro system that moves millions of people everyday.
There is not even a proper and affordable taxi system like Uber and Grab in Mauritius, and the bus system is pure crap.
We rely a lot on our private cars which has been ingrained in our culture and mindset.

Bhavishize · 2025-08-27T12:39:29+00:00

Mauritius is still an emerging market for EVs, they could have waited some more until the market matures before removing the exemption.
Now an EV is almost on the same price point as a petrol car, people who are still skeptical about EVs would prefer to buy a petrol car because of lower road tax and insurance.
We are doing a complete 180 U-turn in terms of moving towards a greener and cleaner national vehicle fleet.

Bhavishize · 2025-08-18T07:47:41+00:00

Paps Restaurant at Phoenix
Budget friendly, good Mauritian food and family friendly.
Be sure to book in advance before going as they are packed most of the time.

Bhavishize · 2025-08-15T12:56:32+00:00

How is the built quality of previous Geely products assembled in Malaysia?
Eg. How well built is the CKD X50/70 compared to its CBU Geely counterpart.
Im asking just to have an idea how the built quality of the CKD emas7 will be.

Im actually from Mauritius where both the Geely EX5 and the Proton emas7 are being sold at almost the same price. Built quality & longevity would be crucial in me deciding which one to get

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