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)
KwaZulu-Natal
EV charging stations in Umhlanga
Umhlanga has 2 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. 1 of the Umhlanga locations are recorded as operational. The fastest records 75 kW, which is the figure that decides whether a stop is a coffee or an afternoon. 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.
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)
Elsewhere in KwaZulu-Natal
EV charging in Umhlanga: common questions
How many public EV charging stations are there in Umhlanga?
2 public charging locations are recorded in Umhlanga on the Open Charge Map register, of which 1 is 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 Umhlanga?
A home charger is a fixed electrical installation and needs a qualified electrician who can issue a certificate of compliance. The PV GreenCard register certifies companies for solar PV work rather than EV charging, so ask any installer directly about their charger experience and who signs off the certificate of compliance.
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.