Marking the third wave of investment into public charging infrastructure, Audi South Africa is playing a major role in continuing to prepare South Africa for a future of widescale electric mobility. Following extensive investments in 2022 and 2023 – during which time Audi and its strategic partners GridCars and Rubicon added more than 120 DC and AC public charging points to the national grid – the brand has once again partnered with Rubicon to install six 150 kW DC ultra-fast public chargers in South African locations. This marks the third wave of Audi South Africa’s charging network investment that brings the total spend to more than N$50 million. 

The six new chargers, each offering two charging points that can supply charge concurrently, are positioned in key locations along South Africa’s three main road arteries, namely the N1, N2 and N3 highways. These chargers will serve both commuters living nearby as well as those motorists venturing further afield on their holidays and work trips. Users will not have to wonder how to occupy their time while their vehicles are plugged in – a 150kW ultra-fast charger can top up an average Audi e-tron battery from 5% to 80% in 30 minutes or less. 

 “This third wave of investment into the public charging network in South Africa highlights once again our commitment to electric mobility,” said Sascha Sauer, head of Audi South Africa. “We believe EVs represent the future of our brand, both globally as well as locally, and we’re therefore playing our part in making electric mobility a convenient, straightforward reality for more and more South Africans.”

According to Rubicon’s Energy and E-mobility director, Greg Blandford, “Rubicon is proud to have collaborated with Audi South Africa on the installation of six cutting-edge Wallbox Supernova 150kW DC chargers. These chargers feature pioneering European technology and notably stand among the first of their kind to be installed worldwide. This marks a major achievement for both Rubicon and Audi SA.”