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Zero Carbon Charge

Zero Carbon Charge is a South African company operating in the electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector. The company focuses on the deployment and management of charging stations for electric vehicles across South Africa. Zero Carbon Charge positions itself within the country's energy transition landscape, supporting the shift towards cleaner transportation solutions. The company's activities align with broader renewable energy and energy security objectives in South Africa. Its charging infrastructure serves both private electric vehicle owners and commercial fleet operators. Zero Carbon Charge operates in a market that includes partnerships with major automotive manufacturers present in South Africa, including Volkswagen South Africa and BMW South Africa. The company's business model depends on the growing adoption of electric vehicles in the South African market. Zero Carbon Charge contributes to the development of the charging network necessary to support the country's electric vehicle rollout. The company's operations intersect with government initiatives around energy transition and industrial development in the automotive sector.

Zero Carbon Charge Updates


CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network
CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network
10th June 2026

Electric vehicle charging company Zero Carbon Charge has launched two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg - Durban N3 corridor, marking a significant step... 


CHARGING AHEAD: This month, Zero Carbon Charge launched two off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Johannesburg–Durban N3 corridor. The company says that a typical EV can charge from 20% to 80% within half an hour, depending on vehicle size and battery configuration. Both locations offer complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and on-site farm stalls. The company is now planning to roll out similar stations on the N1 corridor.
CHARGING AHEAD
29th May 2026

This month, Zero Carbon Charge launched two off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the Johannesburg–Durban N3 corridor. The company says that a typical EV can charge... 


The CHARGE EV charging stations in the Free State
CHARGE launches South Africa’s first off-grid EV charging network on the N3 corridor
19th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has launched the first of two off-grid, solar-powered EV charging stations along the strategic Johannesburg-Durban N3 corridor,... 


Zimi, Charge Holdings sign deal to electrify freight traffic along N3 highway
10th April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zimi and Charge Holdings have announced a three-year agreement to enable the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) freight operations along South Africa’s N3 highway. Zimi is a logistics aggregator, and... 


CHARGE co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux
EV charging station developer objecting to Sanral's proposed policy changes
25th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The developer of a South African nationwide network of solar-powered offgrid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), has formally objected to the South African... 


Andries Malherbe and Michael Maas
Zimi, Charge Holdings sign deal to electrify freight traffic along the N3
17th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zimi and Charge Holdings have announced a three-year agreement to enable the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) freight operations along South Africa’s N3 highway. Zimi is a logistics aggregator, and... 


Electric truck charging with CHARGE station
Govt inaction on EV enablement is holding back billions of investment – CHARGE
10th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12, electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reiterated a call to act... 


A Sany truck recharging at Charge Wolmaransstad
Charge aims for mid-year completion of N3 EV charging stations
5th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) says it is on schedule to complete construction work on its two newest off-grid electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by June. The company believes the two additions –... 


An electric truck charging
CHARGE proves viable charging of electric trucks using offgrid solar
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has successfully charged for the first time in South Africa an electric truck using fully offgrid solar-powered public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. This marks a... 


Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux
Opinion: EVs and renewables are best way for South Africa to loosen oil’s grip
22nd January 2026

In this article, South African offgrid electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure developer Zero Carbon Charge co-founder and chairperson Joubert Roux writes about the renewed use of oil as a... 


An electric truck charging
CHARGE proves viable charging of electric trucks using offgrid solar
15th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has successfully charged for the first time in South Africa an electric truck using fully offgrid solar-powered public charging at its Wolmaransstad site. This marks a... 


Charge breaks ground on two EV charging stations along the N3
Charge breaks ground on two EV charging stations along the N3
25th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) has broken ground on two off-grid, solar-powered ultrafast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the N3 corridor. The first, Charge N3 Roadside in the Free... 


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