SA getting first electric minibus taxi

[Hanno Labuschagne]

SA getting first electric minibus taxi

Stellenbosch University and several companies aim to bring the first electric minibus taxi to South African shores before the end of 2022.

Various production vehicle models will be tested in South African conditions throughout 2023.

 

[OCP]

Those batteries will come in real handy during the next round of load shedding.
Expect to see many of them on Facebook marketplace real soon

 

[Spizz]

SA getting first electric minibus taxi

Stellenbosch University and several companies aim to bring the first electric minibus taxi to South African shores before the end of 2022.

Various production vehicle models will be tested in South African conditions throughout 2023.

Erm! Will it come with solar panels on the roof?

 

[Herr der Verboten]

SA getting first electric minibus taxi

Stellenbosch University and several companies aim to bring the first electric minibus taxi to South African shores before the end of 2022.

Various production vehicle models will be tested in South African conditions throughout 2023.

But usual space cowboys to drive them? When are we going driverless taxis? You can't kill the driverless's drivers expect burning...

 

[KikzAzz]

That will definitely be welcomed by the Taxi Industry. Just imagine, with all the illegal connections is the townships, the taxis are going to have no fuel costs. Marvelous!

 

[Herr der Verboten]

That will definitely be welcomed by the Taxi Industry. Just imagine, with all the illegal connections is the townships, the taxis are going to have no fuel costs. Marvelous!

**R99 uncapped electricity

 

[SubtleBeast]

Should've included an option to run on SU's "liquid of choice".

 

[LCBXX]

A gentle reminder that a Ses'fikile is already half-a-million.

 

[Nithan15]

Can you imagine the minibus taking off before the passenger gets into their seat - 100% torque on take off

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Once they find out what the batteries are worth, they'll forget about stealing copper...

 

[Benedict A55h0le not]

Massive gap in the market in SA for Uber-like EV taxis and delivery EVs. These companies can invest in setting up solar charging stations. Just don`t upset the existing fossil fuel taxi bosses.

 

[Dan C]

Once they find out what the batteries are worth, they'll forget about stealing copper...

Once they find out how much a full tank of petrol is worth, they'll forget about stealing copper.

 

[Paulsie]

I look forward to seeing the driver rocking the minibus taxi from side to side when charging, in order to fit in as much electricity as possible.

 

[Tpex]

Erm! Will it come with solar panels on the roof?

Came to say the same, so much real estate on the roof for that.

 

[PsyWulf]

Can't wait to see the wave of Lithium-battery fires occurring

 

[RedViking]

Yas, no wonder we can't have nice things in this country. You people....