Tesla Vehicles Finally Come To Africa - CleanTechnica

Tesla has officially entered the African vehicle market for the first time by launching the Model 3 and Model Y in Morocco starting mid-2025. Morocco was a natural first choice due to its geographic proximity to Europe, where Tesla already has a strong presence, and an existing local fanbase that has independently imported Tesla vehicles. Tesla had previously established a Supercharger network in Morocco and maintained a limited presence on the continent focused on energy products like Powerpacks and Powerwalls, which are available in South Africa. The new official dealerships in Morocco will provide customers with access to new vehicles, full service, and warranties. While Morocco represents Tesla’s initial foothold in Africa, the article highlights South Africa as a much larger and potentially more lucrative market, with nearly 600,000 new vehicle sales projected in 2025—almost three times Morocco’s volume. However, over 96% of South African sales are currently internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. The growing popularity of electrified vehicles is evidenced by the