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02/10/2026

Driving Africa’s First 100% Electric Retail Fleet with Clicks! ⚡🚚

Behind every product on the shelves of over 1,000 Clicks stores nationwide lies a massive logistics network.

Today, we’re proud to share how Zimi, in partnership with Clicks Group Limited (Head 0ffice), SANY Group Southern Africa, and Congo Carriers, is helping transform retail supply chains across South Africa!

On 30 September 2026, our CEO Michael Maas was featured on the Expresso Show (SABC3) now to discuss the ground-breaking electrification of Clicks' Montague Gardens Distribution Centre in Cape Town, making it the first 100% electric retail distribution centre in Africa!

Here is how Zimi is making EVs possible on the ground:
🔹 Zero-Downtime Infrastructure: Smart charging, load management, and site power optimisation.
🔹 Decarbonisation at Scale: Supporting a fleet of 30 heavy-duty SANY electric trucks across Cape Town and Centurion.
🔹 Real Impact: Saving up to 780,000 litres of diesel and avoiding 2,000 tonnes of tailpipe CO₂ emissions every year.

A massive thank you to our partners for leading transport innovation in Southern Africa.

📺 Watch the full Expresso Show feature below!
🌐 Learn more about how Zimi powers zero-emission fleets at https://zurl.co/hiTGg

24/09/2026

⚡ Ready to meet at Africa E-mobility Week? Let’s scale! ⚡

The numbers speak for themselves: South Africa’s electrified vehicle sales surged by over 100% year-on-year, showing that the EV transition is well underway.Ready to solve South Africa’s fleet electrification puzzle?
Catch Raugme Buys representing Zimi Charge live on stage:

📍 Panel: "How charging infrastructure can keep pace with growing EV demand & grid barriers."
📅 When: Tuesday, 29th September 2026 | 11:00 AM
📍 Where: The Manor House, Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch

Discover how Zimi de-risks fleet adoption through custom data audits, full maintenance leases, solar microgrids, and nationwide operational support. Attending the event? Let’s connect and explore how we can turn your EV transition into an operational strong point.

Comment below or send us a DM! 📲

⚡ We’re heading to Africa E-mobility Week! ⚡ We are ready to solve South Africa’s fleet electrification puzzle? Powe...
23/09/2026

⚡ We’re heading to Africa E-mobility Week! ⚡

We are ready to solve South Africa’s fleet electrification puzzle?
Powering South Africa's transport transition isn't a future goal, it's happening right now. That’s why Zimi Charge is taking the stage at Africa E-mobility Week in Stellenbosch!

Catch our very own Raugme Buys on Tuesday, 29th September 2026 as she joins industry leaders for the panel discussion:
📍 "Infrastructure Perspective: How charging infrastructure can keep pace with growing EV demand and overcome grid-related barriers."

While 92% of organizations recognize the strategic importance of EV infrastructure, high capital costs, grid concerns, and ROI uncertainty keep many from taking the leap.

At Zimi, we bridge that gap:
🔹 Zero-CapEx Leasing: Vehicle and charging infrastructure leasing plus Full Maintenance Lease (FML) packages.
🔹 Custom Fleet Audits: Using your operational data to guarantee cost savings before deployment.
🔹 Grid & Power Resilience: On-site solar/storage integration, dynamic load balancing.
🔹 Nationwide Ex*****on: Day-1 operational support and a full partner network across South Africa.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 29th September 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:15
📍 Venue: The Manor House, Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch

Let’s turn grid challenges into operational strengths. See you there! 🚗⚡

Decarbonising heavy freight used to be called "impossible" in commercial logistics. Together with Clicks Group, we are c...
22/09/2026

Decarbonising heavy freight used to be called "impossible" in commercial logistics. Together with Clicks Group, we are changing that narrative.

For years, electrifying heavy-duty trucks was dismissed due to high costs, range anxiety, grid constraints, and operational downtime. In a new feature by Logistics News, we see how Zimi is helping Clicks turn this exact impossibility into a practical, scalable reality.

Through integrated high-power DC charging, real-time software, and microgrid solar coupling, we are proving that heavy freight electrification is not just doable, it’s profitable today.

💡 Key Project Insights & Technical Ex*****on:

Integrated Bay-Side DC Fast Charging: By installing high-power chargers directly at loading bays, 30 new-generation SANY electric trucks top up their 318kWh batteries (20% to 80% in ~30 mins) during standard offloading windows—eliminating operational downtime.

Microgrid & Solar Coupling: Zimi's fast-charging infrastructure pairs directly with Clicks' R65M+ investment in solar PV and battery storage systems, insulating the fleet from fuel price volatility and grid instability.

Data-Driven Software Management: Real-time software tracking covers driver telemetry, charging optimization, and asset uptime across Clicks and its third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

Quantifiable Commercial Impact:
• R20M–R25M projected in annual fuel savings
• 780,000 litres of diesel saved per year
• ~2,000 tonnes of tailpipe CO₂ avoided annually
• R2M–R3M reduction in yearly maintenance costs

The result? Clicks’ Montague Gardens DC in Cape Town is set to become Africa’s first retail distribution centre operating a 100% electric truck fleet by the end of October 2026.

"Decarbonising heavy freight used to feel out of reach for commercial supply chains. At Zimi, our purpose is simple: we are making EVs possible. We enable industry leaders like Clicks to run high-efficiency electric distribution networks without operational compromise."

— Michael Maas, CEO & Co-founder, Zimi

📰 Read the full project feature in Logistics News: https://zurl.co/mWJhc

10/09/2026

⚡ Africa's First 100% Electric Truck DC Fleet: Zimi x Clicks Group.

By the end of October 2026, the Clicks Group’s Montague Gardens distribution centre in Cape Town is set to become the first retail distribution centre in Africa to operate a 100% electric truck fleet. The transition to zero-emission commercial logistics requires an end-to-end operational framework.

As Zimi CEO and Co-founder Michael Maas outlines during the official rollout event, scaling electric heavy freight relies on integrating high-power charging infrastructure directly into existing distribution hub workflows.Through our deployment partnership, Zimi is supporting Clicks' rollout of 30 new-generation SANY heavy-duty electric trucks across Cape Town and Centurion hubs. By pairing high-power DC fast chargers with on-site solar microgrids, trucks replenish their battery capacity while offloading cargo at the bay, eliminating operational downtime and ensuring an always-on distribution model.

Key Deployment Highlights:

Fleet Integration: Introducing 30 SANY heavy-duty electric trucks across key national distribution nodes.

Bay-Side Rapid DC Charging: High-power infrastructure integrated directly with site solar microgrids for seamless, zero-downtime charging during cargo offloading.

Proprietary Software Oversight: Real-time telemetry tracking via our platform, providing Clicks and its 3PL partners with complete control over vehicle performance, energy consumption, and charger uptime.

Targeted Environmental Impact: The initial 30-truck rollout is projected to save approximately 780,000 litres of diesel and avoid ~2,000 tonnes of tailpipe CO2 emissions annually.

"Decarbonising heavy freight used to feel out of reach for commercial supply chains. At Zimi, our purpose is simple: we are making EVs possible. By pairing high-power DC infrastructure with real-time software, we enable industry leaders like Clicks to run high-efficiency electric distribution networks without operational compromise."— Michael Maas, CEO & Co-founder, Zimi Special thanks to Bertina Engelbrecht, Pieter Strydom, and the Clicks Group team for spearheading a smarter, greener, and more resilient logistics network across South Africa.

📰 Read the full feature on News24:\ https://zurl.co/xIAC7

09/09/2026

What happens when retail ambition meets zero-emission innovation? History is made on South African roads.

We’re beyond proud to partner with Clicks Group to launch Africa’s first electric retail distribution centre (DC) fleet network at their Montague Gardens hub in Cape Town.

For years, heavy retail logistics was told that going electric was too complex, too costly, or simply impossible. We’re here to rewrite that story.

By integrating Zimi’s ultra-fast DC charging infrastructure directly with Clicks’ solar microgrids and 3PL partners, and running the entire network through our real-time software platform, we’re proving that sustainable e-mobility is completely viable today. Vehicles top up during offloading with zero operational downtime, cutting energy expenses per kilometre.

Seamless operations. Real-time carbon tracking. Zero operational friction.

Zimi: Making EVs possible.

📖 Read the full press release here: https://zurl.co/63nZD

02/09/2026

Driving the Future of Fleet: Zimi at the City of Cape Town Fleet Symposium ⚡

As South Africa accelerates toward commercial fleet decarbonisation, Zimi is proud to participate in the discussions at the City of Cape Town Fleet Symposium Pre-Launch Day Programme.

We are excited to share that our Account Manager, Raugmé Buyes, will be joining the expert panel discussions. Raugmé will highlight how Zimi helps commercial fleets escape volatile fuel costs and transition smoothly to electric mobility using our integrated vehicle, charging, and software. Our goal is to make EV transition simple, scalable, and profitable.

We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders, municipal partners, and fleet managers at DHL Stadium as we build a sustainable, resilient transport network for the Western Cape and beyond.

Will you be attending the pre-launch programme? Let us know in the comments below!

27/08/2026

Driving the future of South African electric mobility together. ⚡🇿🇦

We are proud to officially announce the appointment of Marcia Mayaba to the Zimi Board of Directors!

Having already had the pleasure of working alongside Marcia, we’ve experienced firsthand the strategic depth, collaborative energy, and passion she brings to our mission.

Marcia is a trailblazer in the South African automotive landscape. With nearly three decades of executive leadership, her background spans dealer network operations, franchise management, strategic growth, and industry transformation:

Executive Leadership & Operations: Former CEO and Managing Director roles across major retail and OEM networks, bringing extensive experience in governance, operational scale, and commercial strategy.

Industry Transformation Advocate: A pioneer for diversity, equity, and inclusion in automotive, dedicated to building sustainable pathways for the next generation of local talent.

Strategic Growth: Proven track record in steering complex automotive businesses through market shifts, expertise that is invaluable as Zimi expands its EV charging infrastructure and fleet transition management.

Her background in traditional automotive combined with a forward-looking focus on new energy vehicles aligns with our commitment to making zero-emission transport accessible across South Africa.

Check out the graphic above to read Marcia’s full statement and welcome message from our CEO, Michael Maas. ➡️

Please join us in giving Marcia Mayaba a warm welcome in the comments! 👇

18/08/2026

Driving South Africa’s Energy Transition: Zimi x Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) ⚡️🇿🇦

Decarbonizing South Africa’s transport sector isn't just an environmental necessity, it's a critical step toward long-term energy security and economic resilience.

In this discussion, Michael Maas (CEO & Founder of Zimi ) sits down with Dr. Phindile Masangane (Group Executive of Programmes at the Development bank of Southern Africa) to discuss the pivotal R50M investment into Zimi and why now is the time to accelerate the EV shift.

Key Insights:
🔹 Decarbonizing Transport: Addressing South Africa’s high-carbon economy and reliance on imported fuel.
🔹 De-risking Innovation: How development finance unlocks infrastructure for early-stage, high-impact businesses.
🔹 Turnkey EV Adoption: Moving fleets seamlessly from Diesel to Electric with zero operational downtime.

At Zimi, we are making EVs possible by building the end-to-end ecosystem commercial fleets need to thrive.

Watch the full conversation to learn how we are laying the foundation for a sustainable transport future.

👉 Read more: https://zurl.co/LQ3Bg

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