Tag: electric vehicles

Johannesburg opens first EV charging station, boosting Africa’s shift

Johannesburg is moving to expand clean transport, opening its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station as Africa’s largest city begins to align with a global shift toward low-emission mobility. The step reflects a broader push by African cities to invest in cleaner infrastructure despite ongoing power constraints.  The pilot site, launched in Booysens on March 24, 2026, is the first…

Oluwatosin Alao Oluwatosin Alao

Tesla enters Africa with Morocco launch, eyes continental growth

The U.S.-based EV giant incorporated Tesla Morocco on May 27, 2025, with a startup capital of MAD 27.5 million ($3 million), deepening its commitment to global expansion and sustainable mobility.

Timilehin Adejumobi Timilehin Adejumobi