Eco Geek – 30 July 2026

When it comes to safari vehicles going electric is something of a no-brainer, they’re quieter, have a much lower carbon footprint (especially if they can be charged via solar arrays), and give lodges an additional selling-point for tourists who are increasingly looking for the places they stay to be as ‘green’ as possible.
Up till now most electric safari vehicles though had to either be imported or the result of converting an existing vehicle, but the new, South African built, Thula Electric Safari Vehicle is planning on changing that.

Here is an article with lots more information: https://www.news24.com/southafrica/good-news/from-lab-to-lodge-young-engineers-spearhead-safari-ev-prototype-launch-20260728-1266