Ride-hailing platform Bolt has taken a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility in South Africa with the launch of its Electric Vehicle EV category in Cape Town. If you have not yet spotted one on the road, you will likely do so soon.
The category, which launched on 18 May 2026, was introduced through a strategic fleet partnership with YugoRide and marks the latest chapter in Bolts broader African EV strategy. The move follows earlier electric mobility rollouts in Kenya and Nigeria.
The company currently operates electric ride categories in more than 70 cities worldwide.
