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Fleet Charging Infrastructure Planning for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Guides fleets that are adding electric and hybrid vehicles through the practical challenge of where and how to charge them reliably. Covers depot charger sizing, electrical supply constraints, load management and the realities of an unstable grid across many African cities. Focuses on planning charging so that vehicles are ready for duty without overloading site power or blowing the budget.

What you will be able to do

  • Assess site electrical capacity and identify constraints before installing chargers.
  • Select appropriate charger types and quantities for the fleet duty cycle.
  • Plan charging schedules that balance vehicle readiness against available power.
  • Design backup and load management options for areas with unstable grid supply.
  • Estimate installation, energy and maintenance costs for a charging site.
  • Develop a phased rollout plan aligned to fleet electrification targets.

Course outline

  1. 01Charging Basics for Fleet Operators
  2. 02Assessing Depot Electrical Capacity
  3. 03Charger Selection and Site Layout
  4. 04Charging Schedules and Duty Cycles
  5. 05Load Management and Backup Power
  6. 06Costing the Charging Investment
  7. 07Phased Rollout and Scaling Up
  8. 08Safety and Maintenance of Charging Equipment

Who should attend

This course is aimed at fleet managers, facilities and depot engineers, and transition project leads planning electric vehicle adoption.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Durban5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Online5US$900
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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