National grid for electric vehicles, South Africa
Name and Location
National grid for electric vehicles, South Africa.
Client
BMW Group South Africa (BMW SA) and Nissan South Africa (NSA).
Project Description
BMW SA and NSA have signed a memorandum of agreement that will result in their jointly planning and building a national grid of electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) charging stations for Nissan and BMW vehicles.
The agreement will result in BMW SA and NSA rolling out direct current fast-charging stations that are equipped with the Combined Charging System used by BMW’s electric and plug-in hybrid models and the Charge de Move system used by Nissan’s 100% electric LEAF vehicle.
The national grid of charging stations will also use smaller alternating-current-type vehicle chargers in certain regions. In terms of the newly signed agreement, these chargers will be equipped with Type 2 sockets that allow for the connection of all EVs and PHEVs.
Planning and building a national electric-vehicle charging infrastructure area major feat, and the grid will be managed by a joint task team comprising executives from both manufacturers.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The agreement between BMW SA and NSA is effective immediately and will be in effect until 2017.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
BMW SA manager: product communications Thando Pato, tel +27 12 522 2070 or
email thando.pato@bmw.co.za.
NSA, tel +27 13 753 7305 or email cindyn@produkta.co.za.
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