Understanding EV Charging Tariffs In South Africa: Here’s What You’ll Pay To Power Your Electric Vehicle - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica addresses the current state of electric vehicle (EV) charging tariffs in South Africa, highlighting the need for greater awareness and accessible information about EV charging costs compared to the well-established fossil fuel pricing ecosystem. Unlike petrol and diesel prices, which are widely and transparently available, EV charging tariffs remain less visible to both current and prospective EV drivers. This gap in information accessibility is a barrier to wider EV adoption and understanding. Focusing on South Africa, the article explains that public EV charging tariffs currently operate on flat-rate structures, with no time-of-use or dynamic pricing in place. As of August 2025, the standard tariffs are approximately R7.00 to R7.35 per kWh for DC fast charging, depending on the e-mobility service provider (eMSP), and around R5.88 per kWh for AC charging. These rates vary slightly between providers such as Rubicon and GridCars, with Rubicon customers generally benefiting from lower DC charging