The EV scene in Zimbabwe is starting to show signs of significant traction. Zimbabwe’s energy regulator, ZERA, is actively promoting EVs and has recently added the 62 kWh Nissan Leaf e+ to its fleet. Now, Distributed Power Africa (DPA) has started deploying electric vehicle charging stations across Zimbabwe. The EV stations include 7 kW and 22 kW AC chargers. On the DC side, it is installing 60 kW DC fast chargers, which will be rolled out in major cities, and then scaled up to the country’s major highways.
EVs are a major contribution to a cleaner environment, and their acceleration will not only reduce carbon emissions but will also reduce the country’s foreign currency spend. Zimbabwe imports fuel worth about $1.2 billion annually. Then there are also additional costs of importing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle spare parts and engine oils. Electric vehicles do not require constant parts and fluid changes on maintenance cycles, which makes them cheaper to own over time. The EV market is fast growing, with over 10 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide, but the penetration of EVs on the African continent is still quite low.
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The EV scene in Zimbabwe is starting to show signs of significant traction. Zimbabwe’s energy regulator, ZERA, is actively promoting EVs and has recently added the 62 kWh Nissan Leaf e+ to its fleet. Now, Distributed Power Africa (DPA) has started deploying electric vehicle charging stations across Zimbabwe. The EV stations include 7 kW and
