About us

Zimi was founded in 2021 to solve a critical gap: the lack of reliable, integrated charging infrastructure for South Africa’s EVs. What began as a personal search for better infrastructure evolved into a mission to decarbonise African logistics through engineering-led innovation.

What we do

One Partner. One Platform. Everything EV.

Zimi provides an integrated, end-to-end EV solution for fleets. We help you reduce costs and increase reliability while making the transition to EVs seamless.

Electric Vehicles

Fleet-ready EVs designed for South African businesses.

Charging Infrastructure

Reliable charging that keeps your fleet moving.

Solar Energy

Manage energy use and reduce fleet costs easily.

Software & API

One dashboard for performance, energy, ESG, and integrations.

Payments

Seamless, hassle-free charging payments for drivers.

Operations and Management

Expert fleet support for easy, worry-free EV transition.

Your team of EV experts

  • Proudly South African
  • Dedicated team of infrastructure, energy and engineering specialists
  • Nationwide service delivery

Reach ESG goals, reduce cost

Decarbonize your fleet with route-ready EVs and integrated charging.

Infrastructure savings

50%

Tailpipe emission reduction

100%

Electricity cost reduction

64%

Our partners

Automotive collaborators

Electric Vehicles

High-performance electric vehicles for every route. We source and supply the leading electric vehicles in South Africa, curated for reliability, range, and commercial durability. From last-mile delivery vans to heavy-duty freight haulers, our EVs are ready to integrate with your existing operations.

Solar Power

Off-grid resilience. Zimi integrates solar and batteries to turn your fleet and facility into a mobile power source. Optimize your cost per kilometer with state-of-the-art energy management that keeps you running, even when the grid doesn't. For always on fleet operations.

Payments

Financial flow, simplified. Zimi automates your charging economy. From seamless public roaming to transparent third-party settlements, every transaction is mapped directly to utility and municipal tariffs. Gain total oversight and optimized cash flow through a single, effortless financial interface.

Software & API

Complete vision. Total control. Manage your entire operation remotely with a single, unified interface. Zimi’s integrated fleet dashboard delivers live data on performance and energy usage, empowering you to optimise your fleet and control costs in real time. Effortless oversight, designed for total efficiency.

Charging Infrastructure

Elevate your facility into a technical powerhouse with Zimi. We deliver a seamless transition through high-performance AC and DC chargers, precision-installed and integrated with our intuitive software. It is a tailored solution that simplifies energy management, automates billing, and unlocks immediate cost savings, giving you total control over the future of your fleet.