Next week: Tesla Model X arrives in South Africa
The vehicle will move between major city centres over the next few months.
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POLOKWANE – The first Tesla Model X Performance Edition all-electric SUV will drive on South African tarmac, as soon as next week.
Rubicon Energy & Automation, who pride themselves with being at the forefront of solar technology (photovoltaic) in South Africa, is the company that is making this possible.
Greg Blandford, Director of Rubicon Energy & E-Mobility, says this is a big step forward for raising the profile of renewable energy in South Africa.
“The Tesla Model X is a marvel of engineering and technology and we hope to raise awareness of electric mobility in South Africa. What better way to achieve this than with the world leader in electric vehicles, Tesla.”
Rubicon says the vehicle will be used for marketing initiatives within the Rubicon Group to promote Tesla Powerwall and officially launch Rubicon’s entry into the electric vehicle charging space in South Africa.
“In addition, Rubicon aims to highlight all forms of e-mobility and to accelerate the South African vehicle industry and lobby government towards an all-electric future,” Blandford’s statement reads.
He said the arrival of the Model X will provide South Africans with the opportunity to see up close what an electric future looks like.
“South Africans will be able to experience high performance electric vehicles and the technology showcased within the Tesla Model X for the first time. This initiative does not signal the arrival of Tesla vehicles in South Africa,” he emphasised.
The vehicle will move between major city centres over the next few months in conjunction with a number of marketing events for Tesla Powerwall and electric vehicle chargers from EVBox, Delta and EO Charging.
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