City Power Johannesburg says the first phase of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project will focus on installing standard charging stations across the city.
The initial rollout will see more than a dozen chargers deployed, each capable of powering vehicles in under an hour—marking a significant improvement on older systems that typically require several hours to fully charge.
Acting CEO Charles Tlouane said the first phase is designed to test market demand while encouraging greater adoption of electric vehicles among residents.
He noted that the project builds on earlier trials, which highlighted limitations in existing charging technology and informed the shift toward faster, more efficient systems.
Tlouane added that the next phase of the programme will introduce high-speed superchargers, capable of reducing charging times to between five and ten minutes. This phase will also include a broader rollout aimed at improving accessibility to charging infrastructure across Johannesburg.
City Power said the initiative forms part of efforts to modernise the city’s energy network and support the transition to cleaner transport solutions.