TCS | Everlectric CEO Ndia Magadagela on Woolies' big EV push

JSE-listed retailer Woolworths is moving to replace its fleet of fossil fuel-burning logistics and delivery vehicles with fully electric alternatives.<br /> To discuss the project, and more, Duncan McLeod is joined on the TechCentral Show (TCS) by Ndia Magadagela, co-founder and CEO of South African EV-as-a-service (EVaaS) start-up Everlectric.<br /> Everlectric, through Woolworths’ logistics partner DSV, is deploying electric panel vans to help the retailer reduce its carbon emissions.<br /> The new vans have a 300km range from fully charged and feature “live advanced telematics” that helps improve the efficiency of the vehicles – from managing the top speed (they are governed to 120km/h) to the maximum power output.<br /> In this episode of TCS, Magadagela talks about the Woolworths project, and why she believes the EVaaS model is suited to the local market. She also talks about:<br /> • Her and her co-founders’ backgrounds, and how Everlectric got its start.<br /> • The proofs of concept that the company has run.<br /> • The logistics behind managing in an EV fleet in a country plagued by load shedding – and why it nevertheless still makes sense.<br /> • Learnings from the Woolworths project and how it fits into the retailer’s objective to reach “net zero” carbon emissions by 2040.<br /> • How the internet of things helps Everlectric manage its fleet.<br /> • Everlectric’s scale-up plans over the next three to five years.<br /> It’s a fascinating interview … don’t miss it! <a href="https://www.techcentral.co.za/">TechCentral</a>