What Zimi Charge does

Zimi Charge Pty Ltd is a South African EV charging infrastructure and energy management company headquartered at the Sustainability Institute in Stellenbosch. Founded in 2021, the company provides integrated AC (7.4-22kW) and DC (60-320kW) charging stations, a cloud-based fleet energy management platform (Zimi Fleet), payment settlement and roaming services (Zimi Pay), and solar-plus-battery integration (Zimi Energy), with a residential extension (Zimi Home). Hardware is paired with 4G IoT connectivity, telematics integration, and real-time operational dashboards, deployed through a nationwide network of 14+ certified installation partners. The unified platform is designed to support logistics, field services, corporate fleets, automotive dealerships, and private network operators transitioning from diesel to electric vehicles, with claimed 50% infrastructure cost savings and 8x asset utilization versus competitors.

The company monetizes through three primary streams: outright hardware sales of AC and DC charging stations, subscription-based software (Zimi Fleet) with bundled maintenance and support, and transaction fees from third-party payment settlement and public charger roaming. Pricing is consultative and offered under purchase, leasing, or monthly subscription models to lower upfront barriers for fleet operators. Go-to-market is sales-led enterprise field motion with dedicated teams providing fleet analysis, tailored proposals, site visits, and hands-on deployment, complemented by a Paystack-powered e-commerce storefront for residential customers.

Zimi has built strategic relationships with anchor enterprise customers including Bakers S.A. Limited (achieving 70% fuel savings and 33% carbon emission reduction on its fleet), Herotel, and WWF, alongside vehicle OEM integration with Daimler Truck's Mercedes-Benz eActros and eSprinter platforms. The company has secured development finance backing (Development Bank of Southern Africa, EEP Africa) totaling ~$3.38M across two disclosed rounds, partnered with Zero Carbon Holdings on the N3 freight corridor solar-charging rollout (2026), and was featured as the lead case study in the 2024 Naspers & Prosus 'Electrifying Progress' South Africa report. CEO and co-founder Michael Maas leads the company.

Name

Zimi Charge

Legal name

Zimi Charge Pty Ltd

Website

https://zimicharge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zimi Charge is a South African EV charging and energy management platform that deploys AC/DC chargers, fleet software, payment settlement, and solar-plus-battery solutions for logistics, corporate fleets, automotive, and residential customers across South Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Charging Infrastructure

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

EV Charging Network Management & Software Services (CPMS, Monitoring, Billing) (TLAKAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

EV Charging Hardware Manufacturing (AC/DC Chargers/Dispensers) (IMACACAE), EV Charging Payment & Reimbursement Programs (Public/Depot Charging) (TLABAMAK), Managed EV Charging Software (Residential, Fleet, Workplace) (EUAFAMAA), EV Charging Equipment Installation & Commissioning (AC/DC, Depot/Fleet) (TLAKAMAE)

Keywords

• EV charging infrastructure
• Fleet energy management
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Charging network operations
• Electric mobility solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EV Charging Infrastructure Sales: Sale of AC (7.4-22kW) and DC (60-320kW) charging stations to fleet operators, businesses, and private networks. Includes professional installation through certified network partners.
2. Fleet and Energy Management Software: Subscription-based software platform (Zimi Fleet) providing energy payments reporting, EV monitoring, location-based monitoring, and operational insights across all charging locations.
3. Flexible Financing Options: Leasing and subscription options for EV charging infrastructure that lower upfront costs, include maintenance packages, and offer incentives—making EV infrastructure more accessible.
4. Payment Settlement Services: Third-party location and public charging payment settlement services. Includes fleet card integration, point-of-sale for EV chargers, location energy settlements, and public charger roaming.
5. Solar and Battery Energy Solutions: Integrated solar and battery backup power solutions for EVs, including PPA agreements, smart inverters, metering, and project management/maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Zimi Charge provides integrated electric vehicle charging hardware (AC 7.4-22kW and DC 60-320kW stations) along with a cloud-based energy management platform for fleet operators, automotive companies, and private network operators in South Africa. The platform bundles charging stations, fleet monitoring software, payment settlement, and solar/battery integration into a single managed solution supported by a certified installer network.

Product overview

Zimi Charge offers a modular EV charging and energy management platform consisting of five integrated products. Zimi Charge provides the core hardware (AC and DC charging stations from 7.4kW to 320kW), which connects to Zimi Fleet (intelligent charger and energy management software), Zimi Pay (payment settlement for public and 3rd party charging), and Zimi Energy (solar and battery backup integration). Zimi Home extends the platform to residential users. All products share a unified software platform with telematics integration, real-time monitoring, and reporting capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Zimi Charge: Easy-to-use, fast charging stations for fleets
• Zimi Fleet
• Zimi Pay
• Zimi Energy
• Zimi Home

Products and services

• Zimi Charge AC and DC EV charging stations (7.4-22kW AC, 60-320kW DC) designed for fleet operations, featuring plug-and-charge, integrated energy management, built-in 4G IoT connectivity, weatherproof design, and compatibility with any EV. Includes professional installation through a certified network of electrical installers across South Africa.
• Zimi Fleet Cloud-based fleet energy management platform providing real-time EV charging monitoring, telematics integration, location-based energy monitoring, operational insights, automated charger operations, and EV performance diagnostics for fleet managers.
• Zimi Pay Third-party location and public charging payment settlement solution featuring fleet card integration, NFC tap-and-go payments, point-of-sale devices, public charger roaming, real-time tracking, transparent reconciliations, and automated billing mapped to utility and municipal tariffs.
• Zimi Energy Integrated solar and battery backup power solutions for EV charging, including smart inverters, metering, PPA agreements, smart load management, and project management/maintenance services to optimize cost per kilometer.
• Zimi Home Home EV charging solution offering low-priced home chargers bundled with professional installation, with integration capabilities for home power and solar systems, sold through an online e-commerce store.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zero Carbon HoldingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2026Three-year agreement to deploy electric freight operations along South Africa's N3 corridor. Partnership involves installing off-grid, solar-powered charging stations to support electric delivery fleets, with two stations going online in May 2026 and further expansion planned.
• Roam AircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Zimi served as charging partner for Roam Air's record-setting 6,000-kilometre journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch, powered by the 'Melivan' mobile PV power plant. Modified solar unit provided consistent energy on the road, supporting the LEAP-RE SolChargE Project.
• Naspers & ProsusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Zimi highlighted as key case study in the Electrifying Progress - South Africa report produced by Naspers and Prosus, recognizing Zimi's role in standardizing and scaling EV charging infrastructure.
• LEAP-RE SolChargE (aCar) Research ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research project supporting sustainable mobility research. Part of the SolChargE Project developing solar-powered EV charging solutions for remote areas.
• Stellenbosch UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the LEAP-RE SolChargE Project and Nairobi-Stellenbosch solar-powered journey. Zimi is headquartered at the Sustainability Institute, Lynedoch.
• Technical University of MunichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the LEAP-RE SolChargE Project contributing to solar-powered EV charging research.
• Sanedi.org (South African National Energy Development Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in the LEAP-RE SolChargE Project supporting sustainable energy development in South Africa.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GridCars: GridCars is South Africa's largest public EV charging network operator, offering both AC and DC chargers plus a roaming platform. It is the most direct domestic competitor to Zimi Charge, serving overlapping fleet and public charging use cases in the same South African market.
• Wallbox: Wallbox is a global provider of smart EV chargers and energy management software for residential and fleet use cases. Its Pulsar Plus and Commander products and its Energy Management Software are directly comparable to Zimi Charge and Zimi Fleet offerings, particularly for fleet and home customers.
• EVgo: EVgo is a US-based public fast-charging network operator with a strong software/CPMS stack for fleet and public charging. It is directly comparable to Zimi's combination of DC fast-charging infrastructure and network management software.
• Pod Point (EDF group): Pod Point is a UK-based EV charging hardware and software provider owned by EDF, focused on home, workplace, and fleet charging with a connected software platform. It is a directly comparable integrated EV charging + software provider targeting similar fleet, workplace, and residential use cases as Zimi.

Broad incumbents

• ABB E-mobility: ABB E-mobility is a leading global manufacturer of AC and DC EV chargers, including depot and high-power charging solutions for fleets. It competes with Zimi's hardware range (7.4-22kW AC, 60-320kW DC) and has the scale and supply chain to enter the South African fleet market.
• ChargePoint: ChargePoint is a global EV charging network and hardware provider with a broad portfolio spanning AC/DC chargers and a cloud management platform. It represents a well-capitalized international incumbent whose network management software directly competes with Zimi Fleet's CPMS-style capabilities at global fleet customers that may expand into Africa.
• bp pulse: bp pulse is BP's global EV charging business with a strong focus on fleet and depot charging solutions and integrated energy offers. It is directly comparable to Zimi's fleet-oriented depot AC/DC charging value proposition and represents a likely international competitor for fleet customers.
• Tesla Supercharger / Tesla Energy: Tesla's Supercharger network and energy products (Powerwall, solar) operate globally and represent a broad incumbent benchmark for integrated EV charging plus stationary storage. Tesla is a relevant comparable for Zimi's combined charging + solar/battery offering and could expand into the South African market.
• Shell Recharge / Shell Mobility: Shell Recharge is an oil-major-backed global EV charging offering, combining charging hardware, software and integrated energy supply. It is a broad incumbent with deep corporate fleet relationships that could compete with Zimi in the South African logistics and corporate fleet segment.

Regional players

• Rubicon Group / Rubicon Energy: Rubicon is a South African energy and renewables group with offerings spanning solar, battery storage, and energy services. It is a relevant regional peer because its integrated solar + storage + energy management capabilities overlap with Zimi Energy, even though its primary focus is broader energy services rather than dedicated EV charging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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