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Fleet Electrification and Alternative Fuel Transition Planning

Guides fleet decision makers through the practical realities of introducing electric or alternative fuel vehicles into a South African fleet, including charging infrastructure, load shedding constraints, total cost of ownership and driver adaptation. Provides a grounded, phased approach rather than an assumption that international electrification models transfer directly to local conditions.

What you will be able to do

  • Assess which vehicle categories in the fleet are realistic candidates for electrification.
  • Calculate total cost of ownership comparisons between fuel, hybrid and electric options.
  • Plan charging infrastructure while accounting for load shedding and grid limitations.
  • Identify supplier, maintenance and parts availability constraints in the local market.
  • Prepare drivers and workshop staff for the operational differences of new vehicle types.
  • Build a phased transition plan that limits operational risk during changeover.

Course outline

  1. 01Electric and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Options
  2. 02Total Cost of Ownership Modelling
  3. 03Charging Infrastructure and Load Shedding
  4. 04Local Supplier and Parts Availability
  5. 05Workshop and Driver Readiness
  6. 06Route Suitability Assessment
  7. 07Phased Fleet Transition Planning
  8. 08Measuring Transition Progress and Risk

Who should attend

Relevant for fleet managers, sustainability officers, procurement leads and operations directors evaluating electric or alternative fuel vehicles.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
24 to 26 Aug 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
12 to 14 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
26 to 28 Oct 2026Online3US$900
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000

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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