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Located approximately 2,000 kilometers off the west coast of Africa, is part of a trial being conducted by Norwegian charging company Easee and Japanese car brand Subaru.
Currently, there are not many electric vehicles on the island, so the government plans to upgrade the infrastructure in order to encourage more people to trade in their gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles for environmentally friendly options.
As St Helena moves to speed up its shift towards environmental sustainability, it is a part of a strategy aiming to gradually reduce the island's dependence on costly fossil fuel imports.
Electric vehicles (EVs) can be a viable option, even in areas with little to no access to services.
"It grants us the capability to rigorously test various components, including our systems' connectivity to charging infrastructure, allowing us to resolve any underlying issues even from a distant location," says Adam Rodgers, country director for Easee for the UK and Ireland.
“We're very confident that we can accomplish this - we've proven it in the past - but it will serve as a rigorous proving ground for us to thoroughly test and validate the next-generation chargers we develop."
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For Lorraine Bishton, managing director of Subaru UK, this embarks that EVs are a valid option even in the most isolated of locations.
There's a lot of misconceptions surrounding EVs currently," she says, "They're often viewed mainly as an urban vehicle, but they're just as suitable for rural communities or rural environments as they are for possibly an urban one.
In all honesty, if you can manage to use an electric vehicle in such weather conditions, then you should be able to drive one effectively anywhere.
Public sentiments towards electric vehicles (EVs) are shifting on the island of St Helena.
The government has reduced the tax on importing electric vehicles to a nearly zero rate, yet, only the one vehicle brought in by Subaru has led to a 20 percent increase in the overall number.
"There are only a very small number of electric vehicles on the island at the present time," says Mark Brooks, the Minister for Treasury and Economic Development of the St Helena government.
We aim to encourage the introduction of more electric vehicles. This can be achieved by installing charging stations, setting up the necessary infrastructure, and subsequently implementing policies that will boost the number of electric vehicles on the island.
Though opinions about electric vehicles have long been divided, Tara Wortley, a local businesswoman and one of the few electric vehicle owners on the island, notes that attitudes are rapidly shifting.
"As I look ahead, I ponder if renewables and electric vehicles will be a part of St Helena's future, but I mean, with electric vehicles already having arrived on the island, they indeed operate effectively.
Wortley has discovered that owning an electric vehicle is significantly more cost-effective. In contrast to the approximately £7 to £8 (approximately €8 to €9) per day she would incur to operate a diesel-powered car, her daily expenses for the electric vehicle amount to just £0.17 (€0.20).
There are business opportunities available in this environmental transition. Derek Pedley is aiming to bring a fleet of electric rental vehicles to St Helena in early 2025 - for both tourists and local residents.
He particularly thinks about the rental market first, he says, "because I'll categorize them as a lower risk".
All of the island's EVs are currently being charged at home, and Pedley believes it would make sense to have charging stations available in Jamestown and even at the airport for people picking up rental cars.
“If you were to visit the island again in five years’ time, I am confident you will find a number of electric cars, in triple digits.”
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The expense of importing fossil fuels is prompting the government of St Helena to reassess its energy options.
The island of St Helena is planning to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. It currently uses an estimated £5 million (€6 million) annually to import fuel for its energy needs and vehicle operations, which accounts for nearly one-seventh of its total annual revenue of £34 million (€40.5 million) from the UK.
“Evidently, given St Helena's remote location, we have to import fuel at least once a month, or once every six weeks,” explains Merril Lawrence, the manager responsible for electricity generation at Connect, St Helena.
Instead of the conventional routine, what if there was an alternative?
We're situated close to the equator, with around 12 hours of sunshine daily throughout almost the entire year. Furthermore, being an island in the middle of the ocean, we consistently experience a gentle breeze.
We do indeed have very favorable conditions for harnessing solar and wind energy.
From 25 per cent to 80 per cent in the next four years. It predicts it will also become completely renewable in the future.
"We have a tiny population and a small government here on St Helena, so it's quite possible for us to transition to being completely sustainable," Brooks said.
“Only diesel generation could back up a resilient system in case something fails with renewables, but it is entirely possible for an entire island to be powered by renewable energy without any diesel backup.”
Watch the video above to see the world's most remote EV charger in action.