Audi is building a massive electric car charging network in South Africa

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German carmaker Audi has announced a partnership with GridCars to install ultra-fast charging stations across South Africa.

This will make it the first electric vehicle brand to invest in this technology through publicly-accessible sites, the company said in a statement on Thursday .

“These publicly-accessible charging stations will offer all EV consumers regardless of vehicle ownership, the latest, state-of-the-art charging technology available in South Africa, aiming to assist consumers with the adoption of electric mobility,” it said.Audi South Africa, working alongside local partner GridCars, said it has already commenced with the installation of the local charging investment project since December 2021 and will continue into this year.

24 fast-charging stations , enabling approximately 100km in about one hour, at public lifestyle and recreational venues across the country and as part of Audi’s destination charging strategy.

 

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