Uber Electric Vehicle Fleet Rollout in South Africa
Under construction · South Africa · Last reported Nov 2025
Source: Innovation Village
Uber has introduced its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, starting with 70 EVs operational in Johannesburg and planning to expand to 350 vehicles by the end of January. The vehicles are Henrey Minicar four-seaters imported from China by Valternative Energy, which partners with Uber Electric. The initiative aims to provide affordable, sustainable transportation with access to
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Innovation Village
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Description | Uber has introduced its first fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in South Africa, starting with 70 EVs operational in Johannesburg and planning to expand to 350 vehicles by the end of January. The vehicles are Henrey Minicar four-seaters imported from China by Valternative Energy, which partners with Uber Electric. The initiative aims to provide affordable, sustainable transportation with access to charging infrastructure and rental options for drivers. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | South Africa |
City | Johannesburg |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Electric Vehicles (EVs), Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-11-27 |
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