Uber Electric Vehicle Fleet Roll-out in South Africa
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Source: TechCentral
Uber South Africa has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) starting in Johannesburg. The fleet currently has 70 cars on the road, with plans to increase to 350 by the end of January. The project involves the import of Henrey Minicar 4-seater EVs from China by Valternative Energy, which partners with Uber Electric. The initiative aims to provide zero-emission rides and deliveries by
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Road, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- TechCentral
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Uber South Africa has launched its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) starting in Johannesburg. The fleet currently has 70 cars on the road, with plans to increase to 350 by the end of January. The project involves the import of Henrey Minicar 4-seater EVs from China by Valternative Energy, which partners with Uber Electric. The initiative aims to provide zero-emission rides and deliveries by 2040, offering drivers access to EVs without the cost of purchase through rental and charging infrastructure support. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | South Africa |
State | Gauteng |
City | Johannesburg |
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Source | TechCentral |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-11-27 |
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