South Africa's Eskom Acquires Its First 20 Electric Vehicles - CleanTechnica

South Africa’s national electricity utility, Eskom, has launched its first fleet of 20 electric vehicles (EVs), marking a significant step toward sustainable transport and a cleaner energy future. The Distribution Division is spearheading this initiative, with plans to electrify the entire fleet by 2040. Eskom has already installed 10 EV charging stations across five sites in partnership with GridCars, featuring both DC fast chargers and dual AC chargers to support overnight and workplace charging. These stations lay the foundation for Eskom’s broader strategy to expand EV adoption and infrastructure, including the rollout of 55 public charging stations over the next two years. The newly acquired EVs, ranging from light delivery vehicles to light trucks, will primarily serve the Distribution and Generation Divisions, demonstrating the operational benefits of e-mobility such as lower emissions, reduced operating costs, and improved efficiency. Eskom’s vision extends beyond vehicle electrification to transforming South Africa’s energy landscape by integrating EV load forecasting into grid planning and developing