Use this directory to find EV-friendly touring resources, off-grid power solutions and overlanding gear for South Africa. The 4x4 and bush camping culture is strong here — solar-backed portable power is essential for destinations beyond the major city charging corridors.
GridCars SA
Service area: South Africa — nationwide public charging network
Type: EV charging network for road trips
GridCars operates South Africa's public EV charging network via the ChargePocket app, covering key highway corridors and urban destinations for touring between major cities.
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EcoFlow South Africa
Service area: South Africa — nationwide
Type: Portable power stations and solar for camping
EcoFlow's portable power stations and solar panels are widely used for South African bush camping, overlanding and game reserve trips — providing reliable off-grid power far from the grid.
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ExSolar SA
Service area: South Africa — nationwide
Type: 4x4 and overlanding solar kits
ExSolar provides user-friendly solar kits designed for 4x4 overland camping trips, weekend bush experiences and off-grid adventures across South Africa — packaged for self-installation.
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Flexopower SA
Service area: South Africa — nationwide
Type: Foldable solar panels for overlanding
Flexopower foldable solar panels (150W–400W) are designed for overlanding and camping across South Africa, compatible with portable power stations and 12V vehicle setups.
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Outdoor Warehouse SA
Service area: South Africa — national retail stores
Type: Camping inverters, batteries and power management
Outdoor Warehouse stocks camping inverters, batteries and solar power management gear for off-grid camping, including equipment suited to EV-adjacent overlanding setups and bush camping.
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PlugShare
Service area: South Africa — nationwide
Type: EV charging map and trip planner
PlugShare maps public EV chargers across South Africa with user reviews and real-time availability — useful for planning EV touring routes between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and the Garden Route.
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Directory compiled from public sources. EV charging infrastructure is concentrated in major SA cities — plan carefully for long-distance bush and rural routes.