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01Joubert Roux
Co-founder & ChairNetwork strategy, renewable-powered charging and national corridor expansion.
Source: CHARGE team ↗Business / Verified 18 Aug 2026
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CHARGE
Building solar-powered, off-grid charging corridors for passenger and commercial electric vehicles.
Organisation typeBusiness
Based inCape Town
Ecosystem roleInfrastructure
Public footprintInitial N3 corridor sites, with national expansion publicly planned.
Overview
CHARGE, formerly Zero Carbon Charge, is developing off-grid electric-vehicle charging infrastructure powered by solar generation and battery storage.
What they are building
The company has launched sites on the N3 Johannesburg–Durban corridor and has described a national network expansion plan serving both passenger vehicles and electric trucks.
Operating model
Infrastructure development and charging operations. Detailed commercial terms vary by site and are not publicly profiled here.
Why they’re interesting
Techanic analysis
Charging organisations coordinate energy, property, construction, hardware, software and customer experience at the same time. Their operating system may become as important as their physical network.
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People to know
Public leadership
Current professional roles from organisation or reputable published sources. No private contact information.
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02Andries Malherbe
Co-founderRenewable-energy development and the founding leadership of the business.
Source: CHARGE team ↗