Eastern Cape

EV charging stations in Eastern Cape

Eastern Cape has 50 public electric vehicle charging locations on the Open Charge Map register, out of 50 across Eastern Cape. Charging locations come from Open Charge Map, a non-profit community register of public charge points, and are published here under its Creative Commons Attribution licence. 31 of the Eastern Cape locations are recorded as operational. The fastest records 150 kW, which is the figure that decides whether a stop is a coffee or an afternoon. 18 PV GreenCard certified installers give Eastern Cape as a base or service area, and a home charger is an electrical installation those companies are equipped to quote on. SunVerified does not receive live availability from these networks, so a station listed as operational may still be occupied or out of service when you arrive; check the operator's own app before relying on one.

Quote me for a home charger

Every recorded location

AC at BMW Supertech Pietermaritzburg

Operational

9 Armitage Road, Bird Sanctuary

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 0.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha

Operational

Coner Lodge and Beach Roads, Summerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Netcare Greenacres

Operational

Cnr Cape rd Rochelle rd Greenacres, Greenacers Gqeberha

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Prana Lodge - Chargify

Operational

Cintsa Cove, Chintsa

Maximum power: 22.2 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Royal St. Andrews Hotel

Operational

19 St. Andrews Road, Port Alfred

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point
Connectors: Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at St Francis Links

Operational

1 Jack Nicklaus Dr St Francis Links, St Francis

Maximum power: 11 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

BayWest Mall (Port Elizabeth)

Operational

100 Baywest Bloulevard, Hunters Retreat, Adelaide (iKhobonqaba), Port Elizabeth

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Boardwalk Mall

Operational

Marine Drive, Summerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Caltex Mentors Plaza, Jeffreys Bay, Western Cape

Operational

Cnr N2 Turnoff and St Francis Road, Jeffreys Bay

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R5.88/kWh (estimated)

Celtis Country Lodge (Middelburg)

Operational

21 Joubert Street, Middelburg

Maximum power: 30 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Dan's Country Lodge

Operational

N2, Mthatha

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Mayfair Hotel

Operational

35 Errol Spring Avenue, Mthatha

Maximum power: 30 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Engen 1-Stop (Mooi rivier)

Operational

R103, Mooi River, Adelaide (iKhobonqaba), Mooi Rivier

Maximum power: 30 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R7.35

Goose Valley Golf Club

Operational

N2, Goose Valley Golf Estate

Maximum power: 10.88 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel

Operational

5 Brighton Drive, Sumerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel

Operational

5 Brighton Drive, Sumerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Moffet Retail Park

Operational

Moffet Retail Park, William Moffet Expressway, Mangold Park, Nelson Mandela Bay Ward 6., Gqeberha

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2)

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

my location

Operational

humewood, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

Charge points: 1 point

Port Elizabeth Golf Club

Operational

Westview Drive, Mill Park

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Port Elizabeth Golf Club

Operational

Westview Drive, Mill Park

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

R61

Operational

Charge points: 1 point

Rhodes University

Operational

African Street, Life Sciences Building

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Riverside Lodge

Operational

1 Aliwal Street, Aliwal North

Maximum power: 30 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Royal St. Andrews Hotel

Operational

19 St. Andrews Road, Nelson Mandela Bay

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Shell The Windfarm

Operational

The Windfarm Petrol Station, N2

Maximum power: 75 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Shell The Windfarm

Operational

The Windfarm Petrol Station, N2

Maximum power: 75 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Silaka Nature Reserve

Operational

Port St Johns, Port St Johns

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Simola Golf & Country Estate

Operational

1 Old Cape Road, Garden Route

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Superspar Tams

Operational

5 High Street, Nxuba

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2)

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Tavcor Volkswagen Gqeberha

Operational

Cnr. William Moffett & Mimosa Road, Fairview

Maximum power: 50 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Vincent Park Mall (East London)

Operational

Devereux Avenue & Frere Road, Vincent, East London

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at BMW Nelson Mandela Bay

Not Operational

6 Ring Road, Greenacres

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 0.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at BMW Supertech Pietermaritzburg

Not Operational

9 Armitage Road, Bird Sanctuary

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 0.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Oceana Beach & Wildlife

Not Operational

R72 Main Road, Rietriver

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Boardwalk Mall

Not Operational

Marine Drive, Summerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 4 points

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Drostdy Hotel (Graaff-Reinet)

Not Operational

30 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Humewood Golf Club

Not Operational

39 Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

JLR East London - Public AC

Not Operational

2 Buffalo Park Drive, Arcadia

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 2.71/kWh (this is an estimated value)

JLR Eastern Cape - Public AC

Not Operational

Cnr Willow Road and William Moffett Expy, Nelson Mandela Bay

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 2.71/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Limakatso Chalets

Not Operational

Cnr. Duncan & Dirkie Uys St, Buffelsbaden

Maximum power: 47 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.82/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel

Not Operational

5 Brighton Drive, Sumerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Mantis No5 Boutique Art Hotel

Not Operational

5 Brighton Drive, Sumerstrand

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Nguni Country Lodge

Not Operational

42-44 Meintjies Street, Middelburg

Maximum power: 40 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Port Elizabeth Golf Club

Not Operational

Westview Drive, Mill Park

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Port Elizabeth Golf Club

Not Operational

Westview Drive, Mill Park

Maximum power: 22 kW
Charge points: 1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Queens Casino and Hotel

Not Operational

N6 Cathcart Road, Komani

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Quest Garage Noorsveld Farmstall (Jansenville)

Not Operational

Bridge Street, Albertinia, Jansenville

Maximum power: 60 kW
Charge points: 2 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Socket Only)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Tsitsikhaya Lodge Restaurant & Spa

Not Operational

24 Fynbos Street, Stormsrivier

Maximum power: 47 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Virgin Active East London

Not Operational

Kings Entertainment Centre, Aquarium Road

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Virgin Active East London

Not Operational

Kings Entertainment Centre, Aquarium Road

Maximum power: 150 kW
Charge points: 4 points
Connectors: CCS (Type 1)

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

EV charging in Eastern Cape: common questions

How many public EV charging stations are there in Eastern Cape?

50 public charging locations are recorded in Eastern Cape on the Open Charge Map register, of which 31 are listed as operational. The register is community-maintained, so a very new site may not appear for a while.

Does this page show whether a charger is free right now?

No. SunVerified does not receive live availability from these networks, so a station listed as operational may still be occupied or out of service when you arrive; check the operator's own app before relying on one. Every station here links to its Open Charge Map entry, which is where the operator and any recent user comments can be checked.

Who can install a home EV charger in Eastern Cape?

A home charger is a fixed electrical installation and needs a qualified electrician who can issue a certificate of compliance. 18 PV GreenCard certified companies give Eastern Cape as a base or service area; that certification covers solar PV specifically, so confirm EV charger experience directly before booking.

Can I charge an electric car from solar panels?

Yes, though the practical constraint is timing rather than capacity. Charging draws several kilowatts for hours, so it works best when the car is parked during daylight or when a battery can carry the load. Any installer quoting on this should size the array and inverter for the charger, not add it afterwards.

Charging location data from Open Charge Map, licensed under CC BY 4.0.