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    Mercedes-Benz SA invests in 120 new EV charging stations across South Africa

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on November 13th, 2023 / in Car News, Electric, featured

    Mercedes-Benz SA invests in 120 new EV charging stations across South Africa

    By Khulekani On Wheels / on November 13th, 2023 / in Car News, Electric, featured

    By Otsile Kadiege

    Today, Mercedes-Benz South Africa announced that the brand is collaborating with Chargify, a Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) company, to expand its presence in the local charging infrastructure by investing in over 120 charging stations across South Africa. Mercedes-Benz South Africa’s initial investment in the EQ charging network amounts to R15 million, with an additional R25 million earmarked for the second phase of the roll-out.

    Phase One

    The first phase involves the installation of 67 Mercedes-Benz EQ branded charging stations across South Africa by quarter one of 2024. This investment is aimed at not only providing current customers with a reliable charging network but also instilling confidence in those considering the switch to electric vehicle ownership.

    Phase Two

    This phase will see the implementation of over 60 additional charging stations, bringing the total to 127 Mercedes-Benz EQ-branded charging stations, strategically positioned in key areas.

    Already, some locations feature Mercedes-Benz EQ branded charging infrastructure, including BT Ngebs Mall and Mayfair Hotel in Mthatha – with this installation, an EV driver can now travel from Durban to Cape Town; Woodhill Estate and Country Club; Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton; Champagne Castle in Drakensberg; Highwaymans in Pilgrims Rest; Courtyard Sandton, and Silvermist Wine Estate. Other locations, such as Plettenberg Hotel, Wilderness Hotel, Swartberg Hotel in Prince Albert, and Karoo Junction Mall in Beaufort West to name a few are currently in the installation phase.

    Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Chargify are both actively working to build South Africa’s most extensive EV public charging network. By fostering relationships with sites across the country and establishing professional partnerships, Chargify is contributing to the growth of this network. Mercedes-Benz South Africa and Chargify are creating a landscape of EV chargers to support the EV revolution and ensuring the network’s smooth operation by collaborating with operational partners like GridCars. Notably, all Mercedes-Benz EQ customers will benefit from a 10% discount when charging via the Chargify network.

    Categories: Car News, Electric, featured  /  Tags: Chargify, Electric vehicles, GridCars, mercedes-benz, Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Mercedes-EQ
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