Company profile
Zimi Charge (Pty) Ltd
Zimi Charge (Pty) Ltd (Zimi), is a South African company providing integrated electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions for commercial fleet operators. Founded in 2021 and headquartered on the Sustainability Institute campus in Lynedoch, Stellenbosch, the company serves logistics operators, last-mile delivery fleets, corporate vehicle pools, and private network operators through a turnkey platform spanning hardware, software, payments, and solar energy integration. Its product portfolio comprises five lines: Zimi Charge (AC and DC charging stations), Zimi Fleet (cloud-based energy and fleet management software), Zimi Pay (payment settlement for third-party charging locations), Zimi Energy (integrated solar and battery backup), and Zimi Home (residential EV charging). The company designs and manufactures its own charger hardware, including the Zimi Z4 and DC units (60kW and 120kW), and operates a certified installer network across Gauteng, Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Key commercial clients include Bakers SA Ltd and Bidvest International Logistics. In June 2026, Zimi closed a ZAR 50 million Series A led by the Development Bank of Southern Africa.
- Sector
- Energy and power / EV Charging Infrastructure
- Markets
- South Africa
- Founded
- 2021
- Ownership
- Private
- Stage
- Startup
- Capital raised
- $3.1m
- Employees
- 11-50
- Business model
- B2B, B2C Subscription, Transactional, Retail/E-commerce, Consulting/Advisory
Products and services
Zimi Charge, Zimi Fleet, Zimi Pay, Zimi Energy & Zimi Home
Transactions
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invests R50 million in Zimi's electric vehicle ecosystem in South Africa | Venture Capital | $3.1m | South Africa |
Source: Partner Researchers.