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Backup power when you need it most
Rent a bPOWERd battery for your home or business during load shedding, load reduction and outages. Available now at selected bp forecourts.
Powering Communities Across South Africa
bPOWERd is already helping thousands of households and small businesses stay powered through outages and load reduction. From homes to businesses, our batteries are being used every day to keep lights on, businesses running, and communities connected.
Flexible daily rental.No long-term commitment.
Choose the battery that fits your needs, with flexible daily rental pricing.
LED light 2W150 hours
Internet router 5W60 hours
Laptop 35-50W6 - 8.5 hours
TV 60W5 hours
Phone charger 5W60 hours
R23per day
bPOWERd 300 Wh
Ideal for essentials like lights, WiFi and phones
R45per day
bPOWERd 1000 Wh
Power more for longer, including TVs, small fridges and business tools
- LED light 2W500 hours
- Internet router 5W200 hours
- Laptop 35-50W20 - 28.5 hours
- TV 60W16.6 hours
- Phone charger 5W200 hours
Small fridge 100-150W6.6 - 10 hours
*Pricing may vary by location.
How it Works
No installation. No long-term commitment.
Step 1: Sign up in-store
Bring two forms of ID and register at a participating bp forecourt.
Step 2: Pay and take
Pay your deposit and rental, then take your fully charged battery.
Step 3: Return or swap
Return or exchange your battery whenever you need.
Step 4: Choose your battery
Select the right battery size for your power needs.
Your RefundableDeposit
Pay your deposit once.Rent from R23.*
To start renting with bPOWERd, you'll pay a once-off refundable deposit of R375. This deposit stays linked to your profile and gives you access to rent a battery whenever you need backup power.
Battery rentals start from R23 per day.*
Find battery rental locations near you.
bPOWERd is available at selected bp forecourts across South Africa.Find your nearest station and stay powered during load shedding and outages.
bp Ebony Park (directions open in a new tab)
Acacia St, Bluegum St, Johannesburg, 1685
Call 0837082539
bp Evaton North (directions open in a new tab)
1829 Rabotapi, Evaton North, Vereeniging, 1980
Call 0165830448
bp Goodwill (directions open in a new tab)
61 Lusaka street, Lenasia South, Gauteng, 1829
Call 0165830448
bp Modderfontein (directions open in a new tab)
Modderfontein Rd, Commercia, Midrand, 1682
Call 0860008600
Get your rental battery delivered with Kasi D
Testimonials
Powering homes and businesses through load reduction.See how bPOWERd is helping people stay poweredduring load reduction and outages.
“I use it every time there's load shedding. My kids can still watch TV and we keep the lights on.”
Have you used bPOWERd during load shedding or outages?
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Press & Articles
A smarter way to stay powered, recognised globally and locally
bPOWERd is helping communities stay powered during load reduction and outages, and the impact is being recognised.
Featured in TheNew York Times
bPOWERd was highlighted as part of the growing shift toward battery rental solutions helping South Africans stay powered during electricity challenges.
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Reuters Energy Industry Awards 2026
bPOWERd has been shortlisted in three categories at the Reuters Energy Industry Awards 2026: Decentralised Project of the Year, Pioneering Decarbonization and Socially Responsible Project.