Petrol up 340% since 2014 · Still rising · South Africa's solar EV solution

Power Your EV
From The Sun

You're about to spend R1,020,000 on petrol over the next 10 years. Or switch to an EV, add our solar system, and wake up every morning to a full battery charged for R0 — forever. Load-shedding proof. Pays back in under 3 years.

Free · No obligation · Up and running in as little as 14 days

R4,850
Monthly saving
R58,200
Annual saving
2.1yr
Payback period
R0
Daily charge cost
Victron Certified Partner
Freedom Won · SA Batteries
JA Solar Tier-1 Panels
Finance Available
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Stop Buying Fuel.
Start Producing It.

Most EV owners fix half the problem. They ditch petrol — then hand the same money to Eskom. Electricity rises 12% every year. Nothing really changes.

Drive on Sunshine fixes both at once. Solar on your roof, SA-made batteries in your garage, Victron managing every watt — and your EV charging for free, every single night. One system. One installation. Permanent energy independence.

R58,200+
Saved per driver per year
25 yrs
Panel lifespan — one installation
14 days
From quote to driving on sunshine

Solar Generation

South Africa averages 5.5 peak sun hours daily — more than Germany, Spain, or France. JA Solar Tier-1 panels turn that overhead abundance into free electricity. Every day. For 25+ years.

Battery Storage

Freedom Won's SA-made LiFePO4 batteries store surplus solar so you charge through load shedding, through the night, and through every stage — completely off Eskom. Your power, your rules.

Intelligent Charging

The Victron ecosystem — the world's most trusted solar energy brand — manages every watt with precision. Solar first, battery second, grid last. Your EV is always charged. Your phone shows it live.

Zero Fuel Costs

Not 'lower'. Zero. Drive thousands of kilometres every month without spending a cent on petrol or Eskom — ever again. For as long as the sun rises over South Africa.

Don't Just Buy the Car.
Own the Energy.

The mistake most new EV buyers make: they stop paying for petrol and start paying Eskom instead. Monthly cost drops — but they're still dependent, and electricity still rises. Go EV and solar together. The 5-year comparison below makes the decision impossible to ignore.

Highest long-term cost

Petrol Car

Upfront
R0 extra
Monthly running cost
~R8,500/mo
5-Year total energy cost
~R648k+
burned in fuel — gone forever (incl. annual rises)
Petrol rises ~12% per year. It won't stop.

EV + Eskom

Upfront
EV price diff
Monthly running cost
~R2,200/mo
5-Year total energy cost
~R145k
in Eskom electricity — still dependent
Better than petrol. Not better than free.
★ The Smart Choice

EV + Solar

Upfront
Solar package
Monthly running cost
~R0/mo
5-Year total energy cost
~R0
ongoing energy cost — permanently
Solar pays itself back in ~2.1 years.
2.1 yrs
Solar package pays itself back
After that, every kilometre is free — for 25 years
R58,200+
Saved per year vs petrol
Based on 85 km/day — your number may be higher
25 yrs
Panel lifespan
One installation. Decades of free driving.

See exactly which solar package fits your EV and daily commute. Takes 60 seconds. No signup required.

Not Ready for Full Electric?
Start Here. Save Immediately.

PHEVs cover 70–100 km on battery alone — enough for virtually every South African daily commute at R0 fuel cost. Solar charges it overnight. The petrol engine is your safety net for highway trips. No range anxiety. No compromise.

Commute free every day

PHEVs cover 70–100 km on battery alone — that covers the average SA commute at R0. Solar charges it overnight. You fill up at the pump only when you want to.

Long distance? No problem

Petrol engine kicks in automatically on highway and long trips. No range anxiety. No hunting for public chargers. Your car decides; you just drive.

Lower entry investment

PHEVs need less solar capacity than a full BEV — our PHEV Solar Starter package begins at R89,000. Smaller system, same daily freedom.

Built for SA conditions

Public charging infrastructure is still developing. A PHEV gives you electric freedom today — without depending on a charging network that doesn't yet exist everywhere.

PHEV Savings Scenarios

Based on 85 km/day · R24/L petrol · solar-charged at R0/kWh

Bakkie PHEV
BYD Shark 6
Electric range80 km
Old monthly fuelR2 040
New monthly costR204
Monthly Saving
R1 836
ROI
4 yrs
Most Popular
Luxury SUV PHEV
BMW X5 xDrive50e
Electric range90 km
Old monthly fuelR2 040
New monthly costR102
Monthly Saving
R1 938
ROI
3.8 yrs
Premium SUV PHEV
Volvo XC60 Recharge
Electric range70 km
Old monthly fuelR2 040
New monthly costR306
Monthly Saving
R1 734
ROI
4.3 yrs

BEV or PHEV — Which Makes Sense for You?

Full Electric (BEV)
Home charging available overnight
Mostly city and suburban driving
Maximum long-term savings — R0 forever
Zero tailpipe emissions
Requires a larger solar system
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Daily commute electric — highway on petrol
No public charging needed for long trips
Smaller solar system — lower entry cost
Ideal while SA charging network develops
Save immediately without full commitment

One System. Zero Fuel.
Every Single Day.

JA Solar Panels
JA Solar · Tier-1 Monocrystalline PERC
4–11 kWp of premium panels on your roof. South Africa's 300+ sunshine days become free electricity — from the moment the sun rises.
Freedom Won Battery
Freedom Won · LiFePO4 · SA Manufactured
10–30 kWh of South African-made lithium iron phosphate storage. Charges through the day, powers your EV overnight, keeps you running through every stage of load shedding.
Victron Energy Brain
Victron MultiPlus-II · SmartSolar MPPT · Cerbo GX
The Victron ecosystem manages every watt — inverting, charge-controlling, and monitoring 24/7. Full visibility from your phone via the VRM portal, wherever you are.
Victron EV Charging Station NS
Victron Energy · 7.3 kW AC · Type 2
Solar-smart charging that prioritises free solar power first, draws from battery second, and only touches the grid as an absolute last resort. Your EV always wins.
Your EV — Fully Charged
BYD · BMW · Volvo — or any EV · Every morning
Drive to work. Drive home. Plug in. Wake up to a full battery at R0. Every single day, for the next 25 years. This is what permanent energy independence looks like.

Why South Africa Needs This Right Now

South Africa has some of the world's highest petrol prices, more sunshine than almost anywhere, and load shedding that won't quit. Every single one of those facts is an argument to go solar EV — and against waiting another day.

Eliminate your R8,500/month petrol bill — permanently
Charge through load shedding, every stage, every night
Cut your Eskom electricity bill by 80–100%
Total energy independence — petrol and grid, both gone
Finance options — start saving from the very first day
Up and running in 14 days or less, certified and compliant
Real numbers. Real clients. Real savings.
R58,200+
Saved per year (typical driver)
2.1yr
Average payback period
EV Solar Packages

One Installation.
Zero Fuel. Pick Your Package.

Solar panels, SA-made batteries, Victron energy management, and a home EV charger — bundled, installed, and certified. One quote. No guesswork. Your first morning of free driving starts in 14 days.

Every package pays for itself in under 3 years. Finance options available.

Home EV Charger

approxR12kinstalled

Best for: Any EV owner wanting reliable home charging

Solar
JA Solar Tier 1
Battery
0 kWh
Freedom Won LiFePO4
EV Charger
Victron NS
7.3 kW AC
Inverter
Victron
MultiPlus-II 48V
  • Victron EV Charging Station NS (7.3 kW)
  • Dedicated 32A circuit from your DB board
  • 6mm² cabling, conduit & professional routing
  • Wall-mounted (indoor or outdoor rated)
  • Type 2 socket — works with all major EVs
  • VictronConnect App — schedule & monitor charging
  • Certificate of Compliance (COC) included
  • Solar-ready — add panels & battery later
Get This Package

PHEV Solar Starter

approxR89kinstalled

Best for: PHEVs · Urban commutes under 100 km

Solar
4.4 kWp
JA Solar Tier 1
Battery
10 kWh
Freedom Won LiFePO4
EV Charger
Victron NS
7.3 kW AC
Inverter
Victron
MultiPlus-II 48V
  • 8× JA Solar 550W Monocrystalline Panels (4.4 kWp)
  • Victron MultiPlus-II 48V/3000VA Inverter/Charger
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 Controller
  • 2× Freedom Won eTower 5kWh LiFePO4 Battery (10 kWh)
  • Victron EV Charging Station NS (7.3 kW)
  • Victron Cerbo GX MK2 — Remote Monitoring
  • Load Shedding Protection
  • 5-Year System Warranty
  • Professional Installation & COC
Get This Package

EV Solar Lite

approxR140kinstalled

Best for: 50–85 km/day

Solar
6 kWp
JA Solar Tier 1
Battery
15 kWh
Freedom Won LiFePO4
EV Charger
Victron NS
7.3 kW AC
Inverter
Victron
MultiPlus-II 48V
  • 11× JA Solar 550W Monocrystalline Panels (6.05 kWp)
  • Victron MultiPlus-II 48V/5000VA Inverter/Charger
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Controller
  • 3× Freedom Won eTower 5kWh LiFePO4 Battery (15 kWh)
  • Victron EV Charging Station NS (7.3 kW)
  • Victron Cerbo GX MK2 — Remote Monitoring
  • Load Shedding Protection
  • Remote Monitoring App
  • 5-Year System Warranty
  • Professional Installation & COC
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EV Solar Pro

approxR195kinstalled

Best for: 85–120 km/day

Solar
8 kWp
JA Solar Tier 1
Battery
20 kWh
Freedom Won LiFePO4
EV Charger
Victron NS
7.3 kW AC
Inverter
Victron
MultiPlus-II 48V
  • 15× JA Solar 550W Monocrystalline Panels (8.25 kWp)
  • Victron MultiPlus-II 48V/5000VA Inverter/Charger
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Controller
  • Freedom Won LiTE Home 20/16 Battery (20 kWh · 16 kWh usable)
  • Victron EV Charging Station NS (7.3 kW)
  • Victron Cerbo GX MK2 — Remote Monitoring
  • Load Shedding Protection
  • Remote Monitoring App
  • 5-Year System Warranty
  • Priority Professional Installation & COC
  • Quarterly System Health Check
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EV Solar Max

approxR250kinstalled

Best for: 120 km+/day

Solar
11 kWp
JA Solar Tier 1
Battery
30 kWh
Freedom Won LiFePO4
EV Charger
Victron NS
7.3 kW AC
Inverter
Victron
MultiPlus-II 48V
  • 20× JA Solar 550W Monocrystalline Panels (11 kWp)
  • Victron MultiPlus-II 48V/5000VA Inverter/Charger
  • 2× Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Controllers
  • Freedom Won LiTE Home 30/24 Battery (30 kWh · 24 kWh usable)
  • Victron EV Charging Station NS (7.3 kW)
  • Victron Cerbo GX MK2 — Remote Monitoring
  • Load Shedding Protection
  • Remote Monitoring App
  • 7-Year System Warranty
  • Priority Professional Installation & COC
  • Bi-Annual System Health Check
  • Dedicated Account Manager
  • Grid Export Ready
Get This Package

R4,850 Is Sitting
On Your Roof Right Now

The figures on the right are for a typical 85 km/day South African driver — and they are conservative. If you drive more, have a larger EV, or get more sunshine (you do), your saving is higher. Run your own numbers in 60 seconds.

→ Every day without solar is ~R162 you don't get back.

1Tell us how far you drive each day
2Choose BEV or PHEV, then your preferred package
3Select solar-powered or home charger only
4Get your personalised monthly saving, annual figure and exact ROI date
Calculate My Savings Now

Free · No signup · Instant results

Fuel Saved Per Month
R0
Typical 85 km/day driver — yours could be higher
Petrol Litres Avoided
0 Litres
Annual Saving
R0
System Payback
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