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EV charging stations in KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal has 30 public electric vehicle charging locations on the Open Charge Map register, out of 30 across KwaZulu-Natal. 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. 24 of the KwaZulu-Natal 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. 40 PV GreenCard certified installers give KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal

Durban8

Every recorded location

AC at Champagne Castle Hotel

Operational

Central Drakensburg R600, Cathkin Park Winterton, Bergville

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
2 points
Connectors
Type 2 (Tethered Connector)

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at La Piazza Well Centre

Operational

1 Albertina Way Ballito, Ballito

Maximum power
22.2 kW
Charge points
4 points

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Selborne Golf Estate & Spa

Operational

Old Main Road, Pennington

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

AC at Wild Coast Sun

Operational

Main Bizana Road, Port Edward

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Audi Durban

Operational

200 Stalwart Simelane St, North Beach, Durban

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Audi Umhlanga

Operational

18 Meridian Dr, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Ballito Junction (Ballito)

Operational

Leonora Drive, Ballito, Adelaide (iKhobonqaba), Durban

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

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Cedar Garden

Operational

1 Polo Way, Underberg

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

R5.86/kWh

CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga

Operational

1 Wilton Crescent, Somerset Park

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga

Operational

1 Wilton Crescent, Somerset Park

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Engen Mount Currie

Operational

CCHR+G3, R56, Portion 4 & 5, Koppieskraal, Kokstad

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Gateway Mall (Umhlanga)

Operational

Gateway Theatre Shopping Centre, Umhlaga, Durban

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)

La Lucia Mall

Operational

90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Midlands Mall (Pietermaritzburg)

Operational

50 Sanctuary Rd, Chasevalley, Pietermaritzburg

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)

Newcastle Mall

Operational

45 Oak Avenue, Equarand

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Newcastle Mall

Operational

45 Oak Avenue, Equarand

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Sun Sibaya Casino

Operational

1 Sibaya Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Supertech BMW Durban South

Operational

Cliff Cresent, Durban

Maximum power
50 kW
Charge points
1 point
Connectors
CCS (Type 2), CHAdeMO

R0 for BMW ChargeNow card holders, R5.88/kWh for non-BMW card holders (this is an estimated value)

The Avenues Centre

Operational

Elizabeth Drive & Hilton College Road, Hilton

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

The Hilton Hotel Umhlanga

Operational

1 Ncondo Place, Westridge, eThekwini Ward 35, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

Watercrest Mall (Durban)

Operational

141 Inanda Road, Waterfall, Durban

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 Town Lodge Umhlanga

Not Operational

Corner of Umhlanga Ridge Boulevard & Meridian Drive, Umhlanga

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
4 points

R 5.88/kWh (this is an estimated value)

CMH Volvo Cars Umhlanga

Not Operational

1 Wilton Crescent, Somerset Park

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

R 8.24/kWh (this is an estimated value)

DC at Galleria Mall

Not Operational

Corner Moss Kolnik and Arbour Road, Amanzimtoti, Durban

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

R 7.00/kWh (this is an estimated value)

La Lucia Mall

Not Operational

90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

La Lucia Mall

Not Operational

90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

La Lucia Mall

Not Operational

90 William Campbell Dr, La Lucia

Maximum power
22 kW
Charge points
1 point

R 6.92/kWh (this is an estimated value)

EV charging in KwaZulu-Natal: common questions

How many public EV charging stations are there in KwaZulu-Natal?

30 public charging locations are recorded in KwaZulu-Natal on the Open Charge Map register, of which 24 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 KwaZulu-Natal?

A home charger is a fixed electrical installation and needs a qualified electrician who can issue a certificate of compliance. 40 PV GreenCard certified companies give KwaZulu-Natal 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.