Energy Dispensed On Rubicon’s Charging Network In South Africa Up 142% In 2025 To 625MWh - CleanTechnica

Rubicon’s 2025 annual report highlights significant growth in South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and usage. By mid-2025, over 500 public charging stations operated nationwide, maintaining an EV-to-charger ratio of 1:7, which surpasses the global benchmark of 1:10. Rubicon’s network alone included 103 public stations and 20 dealership chargers, with a total installed capacity of 6,648 kW. The network dispensed 625 MWh of energy in 2025—a 142% increase from 2024—equivalent to 3.125 million kilometers of electric travel. The company processed 21,606 charging transactions, up 159% year-over-year, and plans to add 77 more stations by FY2027. Key developments included the introduction of credit card payments, fleet charge cards, and partnerships with major OEMs like Geely, Stellantis, and Jaguar/Land Rover. Customer charging behavior revealed a