Zimi Successfully Hosts Its First Virtual Industry Workshop

On the second of September, Zimi hosted its inaugural virtual workshop titled "Open Letter to the New Minister of Transport: Urgent Steps to Boost EV Adoption." The event brought together industry leaders to address the challenges and opportunities for accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption in South Africa.

Key takeaways from the workshop that would boost EV adoption:

🔋 Incentivise Local Manufacturing: Support local EV assembly to reduce imports.
📉 Revise Import Duties: Lower costs by adjusting duties on non-European EVs.
🛵 Support Smaller EVs: Encourage the growth of two and three-wheel EVs.
♻️ Develop Second-Hand EV Market: Enhance affordability with incentives and battery health tracking.
⚡ Expand Charging Infrastructure: Invest in charging stations nationwide, including rural areas.

The insights and recommendations will be submitted to Minister Barbara Creecy for potential inclusion in national EV policies. Thank you to all who joined us in shaping the future of South African EVs.

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