Morero unveils EV charging stations to modernise municipal operations

By Akani Nkuna

The Executive Mayor of City of Johannesburg (COJ), Dada Morero, has unveiled Phase One of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the City Power head office in Johannesburg, asserting that it outlines the city’s sustainable innovation and commitment to the new era of clean energy transition.

Speaking at the launch on Tuesday, Morero said that the charging stations are earmarked to modernise municipal operations and strengthen service delivery whilst also ensuring that the city of Johannesburg fulfills its ambitions to reduce carbon emissions.

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“By introducing electric vehicles and building charging infrastructure, the City is improving operational efficiency while reducing long-term costs and environmental impacts. The financial case is compelling,” he said.

“Through the transition to electric vehicles, City Power is positioned to realise substantial cost savings—up to R29.7 million per annum under a leasing model,