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African DC EV Charging Infrastructure Rollout​

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa​

Sector

Mobility

Stage

Bankable feasibility
Overview

Scaling Africa’s first locally manufactured, grid-independentDC charging platform

Microcare Energy is raising capital to accelerate the rollout of a locally manufactured DC EV charging infrastructure platform designed for African conditions. The business is positioned to solve one of the continent’s key e-mobility bottlenecks: limited charging access in areas constrained by weak grid infrastructure, high upgrade costs, and slow conventional rollout models. Funding will support manufacturing scale-up, pilot deployment, channel partnerships, and regional market expansion.

Investment Needs

$1 million - $10 million

Investment Project Type:

Private

Invested Value to Date:

$124,000

Funding Gap:

$496,000

Climate Classification:

Cross cutting

Why Investing

1
African Market Gap
Addresses rising EV demand in regions with limited charging infrastructure and grid constraints.​
2
Local Advantage
African-built technology ensures faster support and reduced dependence on costly imports
3
Scalable Rollout
A repeatable model across tourism, fleet, and commercial sectors with high expansion potential.​
4
Execution Momentum
Successfully moved from technical validation to initial installations, ready for full-scale rollout.​
5
Climate & Industrial Impact
Combines decarbonization with job creation through local manufacturing and resilient infrastructure.​
Gareth Burley
Acting CEO of Microcare
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