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Additional off-grid EV charging stations to be added in the next 5 years
Beyond the initial 29 stations, further off-grid EV charging stations will be developed across the Eastern Cape within the next five years as part of the ongoing expansion of the network.
The document's recorded date is 8 October 2024. Confirm on the official source.
Places
Eastern Cape
Reference
https://www.aidcec.co.za/post/accelerating-ev-charging-infrastructure-in-the-eastern-cape
Amounts
R 11 400 000 000
Closing Date
8 October 2024
In addition to the 13 EV charging stations that the AIDC-EC is rolling out in the Eastern Cape, additional off-grid EV charging stations will be added to the network in the next 5 years.
R11.4 billion off-grid electric vehicle and truck charging stations development
A joint initiative between the AIDC-EC and Zero Carbon Charge to develop 29 new off-grid, solar-powered charging stations across the Eastern Cape, including 18 EV charging stations and 11 electric truck charging stations, aimed at enabling sustainable transport and reducing carbon emissions.
On Tuesday the 8th of October 2024, the Automotive Industry Development Centre -Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) solidified its commitment to driving growth and innovation in the Eastern Cape's automotive sector by entering into partnership with Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE), marking a significant milestone in this journey, as they jointly launched a R11.4 billion off-grid electric vehicle and truck charging stations development.
Over 3,260 employment opportunities from the EV charging infrastructure project
The project is expected to create more than 3,260 jobs during construction and operation, offering employment in engineering, installation, maintenance, and local landowner revenue sharing.
- Creation of over 3,260 employment opportunities
