FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 25 March 2026 In its submission, CHARGE argues that the draft policy, in its current form, risks undermining private sector investment, delaying critical infrastructure rollout, and creating regulatory uncertainty at a pivotal moment in South Africa’s transition to electric mobility. CHARGE’s submission raises several core objections to the draft policy, including:…

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…

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) calls on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise South Africa’s carbon reduction targets in his upcoming Budget Speech. As the country works toward its net-zero goals, it is crucial to introduce the long-promised financial incentives that will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of off-grid charging infrastructure….

In response to the increasing demand for electric mobility, Executive Chairman of Zero Carbon Charge, Joubert Roux,  emphasises  the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure:   “As South Africa ramps up its EV adoption in line with global and national climate change commitments, it is vital to acknowledge that our national grid is not equipped to…