Fleet to rise from 50 to 175 cars this year
DUBAI 28 March 2018: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said Tesla electric vehicles under the Dubai Taxi fleet had made so far 64,186 trips since launched in September 2017, travelling 2.1 million kilometres.
The project is part of RTA’s drive towards using clean energy transit means.
Adel Ahmed Sharif, Director of Fleet Operations at Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), said: “Making more than 64,000 trips by Tesla vehicles is indicative of the high level of customers satisfaction, which has hit 97%. We have a total of 50 Tesla electric vehicles on the roads, and the demand is still on the rise. We will beef up the fleet to 125 electric vehicles this year, and we have 13 charging stations across Dubai. The vehicle is obtainable through the Dubai International Airport, Uber app, e-mail (BOOK.limo@dtc.gov.ae), or Call Center of DTC (80088088).
Tesla electric vehicles are known for their iconic falcon wing doors, a panoramic windshield and seven-seat configuration. Both S & X models benefit from free over-the-air software updates.
“The launch of Tesla electric cars is part of Dubai’s push towards the Green Economy for Sustainable Development Initiative, saving about Dh4.3 million of fuel consumption,” added Sharif. “More features will be added to these vehicles through time. Tesla has designed a unique package of power-generating and storage products including Powerwall, Powerpack Batteries. All these components will have a positive impact on electrical vehicles, renewable energy and batteries,” he continued.