ZCC plans 120 fast-charging EV stations across South Africa
Zero Carbon Charge (ZCC), funded in part by the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), has announced the next phase in building the country’s largest network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Two new sites will be located along the N3 highway between Johannesburg and Durban, and a third will be situated near the N1 highway close to Sutherland in the Northern Cape.
Currently, EV drivers in South Africa have access to around 400 public chargers. Most allow only 1–2 vehicles to charge at a time, typically offering one fast DC charger and one backup AC unit.
Completely autonomous and self-sufficient stations
ZCC aims to build 120 charging stations in the coming years, with each site hosting up to 8 chargers—6 DC and 2 AC.
For example, the company’s first site, launched in late 2024 along the N12 between Klerksdorp and Wolmaransstad, includes eight charging points with a total capacity of 480 kW. Three of the DC chargers are liquid-cooled and provide up to 400 kW for vehicles with 800-volt battery systems.
The site also includes a farm shop, restrooms, and a relaxation area. All charging infrastructure is fully off-grid and powered by renewable energy.It operates on a 280 kWh solar plant with liquid-cooled batteries offering 546 kWh of storage and includes a biodiesel generator as backup.
ZCC’s goal is to offer charging points at least every 150 kilometers along major national routes. The R100 million ($5.6 million) project is partially financed through DBSA.
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