Chinese car company fails to deliver fast electric vehicle chargers in South Africa

• BYD has failed to deliver on its promise to roll out a network of 200–300 fast electric vehicle chargers in South Africa by the end of 2026.
• The company's vice president Stella Li initially announced the plan in October 2025, but BYD has since been tight-lipped about the rollout timeline and strategy.
• The lack of updates from BYD has raised concerns among EV drivers about a coming public charger shortage, and an industry source suggests that the company's initial announcement may have been a tactic to scare off competitors.