“Motorists and fleet operators want to know what range they can realistically expect on the open road, how much energy a vehicle uses between Johannesburg and Durban, and how factors such as elevation, weather and driving conditions affect performance. The best way to answer those questions is to start building a body of South African…
CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor, backed by DBSA
Today, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) marked a major milestone in South Africa’s transition to electric mobility with the launch of the first of two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg – Durban N3 corridor. Positioned on one of the country’s most important freight and transport routes, the launch marks a significant step towards enabling electric passenger and freight mobility at scale and powered entirely off-grid.
Date: 29 April 2026 Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) welcomes government’s extension of short-term fuel levy relief measures aimed at cushioning consumers from rising fuel prices, but cautions that these interventions do not address the underlying structural challenge facing South Africa’s transport economy. National Treasury has extended the temporary fuel levy reduction of up to R3…
Zimi and Zero Carbon Holdings (CHARGE Holdings) are proud to announce a three-year agreement to support the rollout of electric freight operations along South Africa’s N3 corridor. The partnership aims to accelerate EV logistics along one of South Africa’s most critical transport routes. Andries Malherbe (co-founder of CHARGE) and Michael Maas (founder of Zimi) Zimi…
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…
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…
Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) reached a major milestone in South Africa’s electric mobility transition with the breaking ground of two off-grid, solar-powered ultra-fast EV charging stations along the N3 corridor. The first, CHARGE N3 Roadside in the Free State, is approximately 180km from Johannesburg, and CHARGE N3 Tugela in KwaZulu-Natal, is just over 180km from…
This strategic investment marks a significant endorsement of CHARGE’s mission to build climate-resilient infrastructure and accelerate South Africa’s transition to a net-zero transport economy. “This show of faith by the DBSA is not just financial—it is symbolic. We are truly grateful,” said Andries Malherbe, Director and Co-founder of CHARGE. The funding will enable the rollout…
At SA Auto Week last October, President Ramaphosa shared his experiences driving EVs in China and New York, highlighting their potential to grow South Africa’s automotive industry rather than threaten it. He emphasised embracing EVs and alternative fuels such as charging and hydrogen. He noted that the government was considering new incentives, including tax rebates…
