With the electric mobility movement gaining traction in South Africa, charging infrastructure is becoming an increasing focus of the industry. But have you ever thought about who is responsible for this infrastructure?
GridCars is South Africa’s biggest car-changing company and it has forged an agreement with Shenzhen Infypower to supply and install electric vehicle charging infrastructure in SA.
GridCars operates over 70% of South Africa’s public EV charging infrastructure and the strategic partnership with Infypower is important because of its world-leading technology and reputation for reliability, efficiency and compatibility.
“Infypower is one of China’s top sellers of EV products worldwide,’ said GridCars MD Winstone Jordaan. “The company invests heavily in research and development, and holds multiple patents, making Infypower a natural choice as partners.”
As well as the supply of public DC fast-charging infrastructure, GridCars has also launched a new range of smart connected AC home chargers to the SA Market.
“It is important to note that these chargers are different to the simple chargers often supplied with electric vehicles when bought. Smart chargers will help to manage electricity demand on a micro level for example in housing estates, as well as on a macro level, to limit demand placed on the national grid,’ explained Jordaan.
The partnership between GridCars and Infypower is “not just installing charging stations; we’re powering up the EV evolution in South Africa with the finest charging technology available, ‘ he added.
GridCars was established in 2009 and now operates over 350 EV charge points, ranging from 30kW to 180kW in integrated systems and up to 800kW in commercial split systems. This includes 82 public charging stations in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover as well as partnerships with Audi and BMW.
For more information visit: www.gridcars.net
