South Africa’s off-grid electric vehicle charging network.

CHARGE generates clean solar energy on-site, delivering reliable off-grid charging for electric vehicles, including trucks across South Africa.

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ULTRA-FAST CHARGING

Convenient during long-distance travel.

CHARGE ultra-fast chargers can recharge most electric vehicles from 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes. The charging speed varies depending on the EV model. Higher-spec cars can charge much faster than entry-level cars.

Ultra-fast charging is crucial for EV charging along highways, as it allows for quick and convenient recharging during long-distance travel.

NATIONAL NETWORK

The N3 corridor is now live!

Unlocking one of South Africa’s most critical economic routes between Johannesburg and Durban.
The N1 is next, continuing the rollout toward national coverage.

N1: The Next Strategic Route

Extending the network across another key national artery.

By prioritising high-volume corridors, CHARGE delivers early utilisation, predictable demand and a clear path to national scale.

OFF-GRID

Always on power.

Our on-site solar and battery system guarantees enough power needed for ultra-fast charging with the flexibility to scale up as demand increases.

Being totally self-sufficient in power, with on-site energy production, our rates are predictable and controlled and not subject to Eskom tariff hikes or loadshedding.

CHARGE N3 Test

The ultimate benchmark EV test route. 

Sign up for the N3 real-world EV test — open to passenger EVs, commercial vehicles and electric trucks — and get CHARGE credits to cover your charging cost.

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THE EXPERIENCE

More than a charging stop. 

Charging should feel effortless – with reliable power, welcoming spaces and attention to detail that makes every visit better than expected. 

Three Towers Farm Stall near Winterton Kwazulu Natal on the N3

Fuel volatility is accelerating the shift to electric. 

CHARGE’s off-grid, solar-powered EV charging infrastructure decouples mobility from oil markets. The argument for electrification is no longer primarily about carbon targets or ESG reporting. It is about commercial risk management — removing an uncontrollable, volatile input cost from your personal pocket or business model and replacing it with one that is predictable, scalable, and sovereign.

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Infrastructure gap

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Electric vs Petrol

The real comparison between petrol and electric vehicles isn’t upfront price — it’s total cost.

How much can you save by going electric?

Our TCO tool gives you a side-by-side view of electric vs petrol car ownership, including energy, maintenance and insurance. Discover how switching to electric can deliver significant long-term savings and more predictable costs.

How much can you save by going electric?

Our TCO tool gives you a side-by-side view of electric vs petrol ownership, including energy, maintenance and insurance. Discover how switching to electric can deliver significant long-term savings and more predictable costs.

How much can your business save by electrifying your fleet?

Discover how switching to electric can deliver significant long-term savings and more predictable costs.

How much can your business save by electrifying your fleet?

Discover how switching to electric can deliver significant long-term savings and more predictable costs.