₦airaland Forum

South Africa’s national electric utility company, Eskom, has officially launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the Eskom Academy of Learning (EAL) in Midrand, near Johannesburg.

Eskom says this milestone marks a significant step in Eskom Distribution’s commitment to supporting the growth of the e-mobility sector in South Africa and contributing to the country’s broader goals of reducing carbon emissions.

Eskom has about 12,000 vehicles in its fleet. 10,000 of them are under the Distribution Division. This pilot is one of the first steps towards electrifying this fleet.

The pilot project includes the procurement of 20 electric vehicles ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks for operational use.

The pilot project involves the installation of 10 charging stations at five Eskom sites across the country.

The other sites are in Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, Rustenburg, and Mbombela. These sites will serve as the foundation for Eskom Distribution’s long-term strategy to electrify its entire fleet by 2040.

“We continue to focus on our long-term strategy to deliver a competitive, sustainable, and future-proof Eskom to ensure energy security, growth, and long-term sustainability for the benefit of South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. By investing in eMobility and the charging infrastructure needed for electric vehicles, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also stimulating the local economy and creating new opportunities for growth,” said Gabriel Kgabo, General Manager in the Office of the Eskom Group Executive for Distribution.

Kgabo also highlighted Eskom’s support of the government to align South Africa with the global EV ecosystem market. Key initiatives include the EV White Paper released by the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (DTIC) in December 2023 and the incentives announced by National Treasury to encourage the local production of EVs from 2026.

Ok

See country wey una dey compete with.


Nigeria no near SA in terms of quality of governance even though we have more resources.

For here them unbundled state electricity PHCN yet it is still not effective in 24/7 light

Nigerians left the group.

Only united in stupidity and ordering fake rides

SA expects permanent end to load shedding in March 2025.

lazkizz:
Nigerians left the group.

Only united in stupidity and ordering fake rides

When Ogun Govt unveiled Electric Car charge stations early this month, una call am smokescreen

Most of u arent even that updated about the current state of affairs in Nigeria


Well, SA get big Nyash, they are far ahead in that aspect