{"id":335,"date":"2025-06-16T12:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/?p=335"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:02:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:02:36","slug":"electric-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xxplore.co.za\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/electric-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Grootegeluk unveils first electric vehicle <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Our journey towards a low-carbon future continues to gain momentum as we bring our Sustainable Growth and Impact strategy to life. One of the latest steps in the journey \u2013 the Proof of Concept (PoC) to replace previously decommissioned, diesel-powered Light Duty Vehicles (LDV) with fully converted and refurbished electric vehicles.<\/p>\n

We are delighted to share that the first converted vehicle was officially unveiled this month, a pilot project that marks a critical step in our decarbonisation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

\u00a0<\/span>Below are some of the vehicle's highlights:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Charging time: 2 hours<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Travel range: 100\u2013150 km<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Power: 60\u201390 kW<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Max speed: 140 km\/h (currently capped at 60 km\/h)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Regenerative braking<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Weight: 1.69 tonnes<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A big thank you to the project team for this milestone. It reinforces our commitment to innovative, sustainable solutions that shape a cleaner energy future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our journey towards a low-carbon future continues to gain momentum as we bring our Sustainable Growth and Impact strategy to life. One of the latest steps in the journey <\/p>\n

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