It’s REAL

Electric trucks are no longer a distant vision in South Africa; they’re a tangible reality. Driven by global sustainability movements, major manufacturers are introducing electric models. With the support and pressure from global governments to support green mobility, partnered with environmental concerns driving the adoption of electric trucks – this will be the next step towards an eco-friendly choice for businesses navigating the transportation landscape.

It’s going to be BIG

Electric trucks promise huge benefits to South Africa by curbing emissions, combatting air pollution, and addressing environmental concerns. Additionally, South Africa will save in forex by reduced dependency on fossil fuels – which will promote energy security and lower operating costs. The transition to electric truck will mean big impacts to innovation and job creation, positioning South Africa as a leader in sustainable transportation and economic development.

N1

Average Number of Trucks:

3,755 trucks daily

Energy Required:

1.01 billion kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

289 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R3.61 billion

Carbon Emissions:

780 million kg CO2e

N2

Average Number of Trucks:

2,370 trucks daily

Energy Required:

638 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

182 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R2.3 million

Carbon Emissions:

492 million kg CO2e

N3

Average Number of Trucks:

8,576 trucks daily

Energy Required:

2.31 billion kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

660 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R8.25 billion

Carbon Emissions:

1.78 billion kg CO2e

N4

Average Number of Trucks:

5,534 trucks daily

Energy Required:

1.49 billion kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

426 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R5.32 billion

Carbon Emissions:

1.15 billion kg CO2e

N5

Average Number of Trucks:

1,505 trucks daily

Energy Required:

405 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

116 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R1.45 billion

Carbon Emissions:

313 million kg CO2e

N6

Average Number of Trucks:

637 trucks daily

Energy Required:

172 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

49 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R612.5 million

Carbon Emissions:

132 million kg CO2e

N7

Average Number of Trucks:

615 trucks daily

Energy Required:

166 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

47 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R591.4 million

Carbon Emissions:

128 million kg CO2e

N8

Average Number of Trucks:

2,370 trucks daily

Energy Required:

638 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

182 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R2.3 million

Carbon Emissions:

492 million kg CO2e

N9

Average Number of Trucks:

566 trucks daily

Energy Required:

152 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

44 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R544.3 million

Carbon Emissions:

118 million kg CO2e

N10

Average Number of Trucks:

854 trucks daily

Energy Required:

230 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

66 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R821.2 million

Carbon Emissions:

177 million kg CO2e

N11

Average Number of Trucks:

1,712 trucks daily

Energy Required:

461 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

132 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R1.65 billion

Carbon Emissions:

356 million kg CO2e

N12

Average Number of Trucks:

1,291 trucks daily

Energy Required:

348 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

99 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R1.24 billion

Carbon Emissions:

268 million kg CO2e

N14

Average Number of Trucks:

450 trucks daily

Energy Required:

121 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

35 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R432.7 million

Carbon Emissions:

93.5 million kg CO2e

N17

Average Number of Trucks:

1,017 trucks daily

Energy Required:

274 million kWh/year

Fuel Consumption:

78 million litres/year

ANNUAL

Fuel Import Expenditure:

R977.9 million

Carbon Emissions:

211 million kg CO2e