Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) is expanding its solar-powered charging network on South Africa's N3 highway corridor. The company is doubling the charging capacity at its existing hubs to meet rising demand from passenger and commercial electric vehicles.
The upgrade will increase the total charging capacity at each hub from 360 kW to 720 kW. Solar capacity will rise from 280 kWp to 470 kWp, and battery storage will grow from 645 kWh to 1.4 MWh.
The network uses load management to automatically distribute power. When capacity allows, a single connector can receive up to 600 kW. This update prepares the network for 800-volt vehicles and future megawatt-level charging.
Combined, the two upgraded hubs will be able to generate approximately 1.6 GWh of renewable energy per year. The company expects to save 800 000 litres of fuel directly through these sites.
According to NAAMSA figures, electrified vehicles now make up 6% of new light vehicle sales in South Africa. Based on the 성공 a N3 corridor, CHARGE is now planning similar infrastructure for the N1 highway.
