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MEDIA RELEASE: Budget 2026: CHARGE calls on Minister Godongwana to reform EV duties and fund renewable charging infrastructure

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
23
Feb

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 23 February 2026 South Africa cannot tax clean mobility as a luxury while claiming to prioritise decarbonisation and industrial growth, nor can it expect EV adoption to accelerate without funding the infrastructure that makes ownership practical. While CHARGE welcomes the 150% manufacturing tax incentive for electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles from 1…

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BYD South Africa Triumphs at the Top Gear South Africa Magazine Awards 2025

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17
Feb

Johannesburg, South Africa -12 February 2026, BYD South Africa has been named Manufacturer of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Top Gear South Africa Magazine Awards, with the BYD Shark 6 also securing Utility Car of the Year 2025. These accolades represent a meaningful milestone as the brand continues to strengthen its presence and long-term…

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PRESS RELEASE | CHARGE starts four month countdown till the opening of two new solar-powered, ultra-fast EV charging stations on the N3 highway

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03
Feb

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 3 February 2026 Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) is on schedule to complete construction of the next two off-grid EV charging station developments of CHARGE N3 Roadside and CHARGE N3 Tugela. This marks a major leap forward for electric mobility by unlocking South Africa’s busiest freight and passenger vehicle corridor between Johannesburg…

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Clarity of Clear Vision

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30
Jan

‘…lock-picking and document forging might come in handy too…’ Does Fitzcaraldo mean anything to you? Okay. Does The Client from the series The Mandalorian ring a bell? Still nothing, mmm. The heading should have tipped you off. The former was directed, and the latter was played by Werner Herzog. He was born in 1945 during…

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EV Spotlight

Volvo ES90 launching in South Africa with three distinct trim levels

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30
Jan

The new ES90 arrives in Q1 2026 with three carefully curated trim levels, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s all-electric lineup. The all-new Volvo ES90 will launch in South Africa in Q1 2026, marking the arrival of Volvo’s latest electric luxury sedan. The local ES90 range will comprise three distinct trim levels—Core, Plus, and…

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PRESS RELEASE | CHARGE Showcases Charging Of Electric Trucks Through Renewable Energy One Year After Launch

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Electric truck charging at off-grid charging station near Wolmaransstad
16
Jan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 16 January 2026 Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reached a historic milestone for South Africa’s transport and energy transition, successfully charging the country’s first electric truck using fully off-grid, solar-powered, ultra-fast public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. The achievement marks a national first and signals that electric freight, powered entirely by…

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China vs the EU in South Africa’s EV Future

Posted on by Zero Carbon Charge
08
Jan

A Battle for Influence in the Green Transition The electric vehicles market in South Africa is at a crucial turning point. As the country accelerates its transition toward cleaner transportation, two conflicting visions are developing: one from Europe, founded on structured climate financing and regulatory frameworks, and another from China, driven by aggressive investment in…

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