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EV charging stations in Free State

Free State has 21 public electric vehicle charging locations on the Open Charge Map register, out of 21 across Free State. 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. 15 of the Free State 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. 10 PV GreenCard certified installers give Free State 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.

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Cities in Free State

Bloemfontein5

Every recorded location

AC at Lubbe Motors

Operational

19 Louw Street, Trompsburg

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 5.86/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Monte Bello Estate

Operational

Tafelkop Farm Suid Street, Valbank

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Pont de Val Estate

Operational

212 Boundary road, Parys

Maximum power
22.2 kW
Charge points
4 points

R 6.76/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Protea Hotel Clarens

Operational

Cnr Main and Van Der Merwe street, Clarens

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
4 points

R 5.86/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Protea Hotel Montrose

Operational

N3 Highway, Harrismith

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

R4.88/kWh as per GridCars AC units.

Caltex Star Stop Sulla Via (Ventersburg)

Operational

ERF 2186, MMAMAHABANE, Ventersburg

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

CFAO Mobility Toyota Bloemfontein

Operational

Corner of Nelson Mandela Drive & Muller Street, Bloemfontein

Maximum power
47 kW
Charge points
3 points
Connectors
CCS (Type 2), Type 2 (Tethered Connector)

R8/KWh

DC at Caltex Sunny Hill

Operational

Avenham Street, Bloemfontein

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

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Goldfields Mall

Operational

cnr Stateway and Buiten, Welkom

Maximum power
30 kW
Charge points
9 points
Connectors
CCS (Type 1)

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Mimosa Mall

Operational

131 Kellner Street, Brandwag, Bloemfontein

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

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Dihlabeng Mall

Operational

3371 Preekstoel Road, Bethlehem

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Engen Bergview 1-Stop

Operational

Classic Country, Harrismith

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

R7.35

Forever Resort (Gariep Dam)

Operational

2 Fiskaal Street, Gariepdam, Gariepdam

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Sasol Tanda Tau

Operational

Farm Rooikraal 454 Exit 107, N3, Vrede

Maximum power
100 kW
Charge points
2 points
Connectors
CCS (Type 2)

R7.00

Windmill Casino(Bloemfontein)

Operational

Jan Pierewiet Rd, Musgrave, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa, 9312, Bloemfontein

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 Sovereign Bloemfontein

Not Operational

8 CP Hoogenhout Street, Langenhoven Park

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
4 points

R 0.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Fleurdal Mall

Not Operational

Vereeniging Drive, Fleurdal, Bloemfontein

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Sasolburg Free State

Not Operational

Klassie Havenga street, Sasolburg

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

R 7.35/kWh (this is an estimated value)

JLR Bloemfontein - Public AC

Not Operational

52 Zastron Street, Bloemfontein Central

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 2.71/kWh (this is an estimated value)

EV charging in Free State: common questions

How many public EV charging stations are there in Free State?

21 public charging locations are recorded in Free State on the Open Charge Map register, of which 15 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 Free State?

A home charger is a fixed electrical installation and needs a qualified electrician who can issue a certificate of compliance. 10 PV GreenCard certified companies give Free State 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.