Safari Vehicles, Reimagined

Electric Safari
Vehicles

160kW Peak Motor Power 180+km Real-World Range 62kWh Usable Battery Up to 50kg Added Weight 4×4 Low Range Retained Instant Torque & Control 160kW Peak Motor Power 180+km Real-World Range 62kWh Usable Battery Up to 50kg Added Weight 4×4 Low Range Retained Instant Torque & Control
Electric Conversions

The same vehicle
Different drive

We take Africa's most trusted safari vehicles: the Land Cruiser 79 Series and the Land Rover Defender and replace everything that burns diesel with a precision electric powertrain. The chassis stays. The 4×4 capability stays. Everything that makes these vehicles trusted, except the engine.

What you're left with is quieter, more powerful, cheaper to run and better in every way for the guests in the back. No turbo lag. No exhaust fumes. No diesel deliveries to remote camps. Just a silent machine doing what it has always done, getting you there.

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Choose Your Path

New build or
existing conversion?

Both routes deliver a fully electric safari vehicle using our bolt-in drivetrain kit. The difference is where you start.

Rob's Magic electric Land Cruiser game viewer

Option 01 - Zero Compromise

Commission a
New Build

In collaboration with

RMD ROB'S MAGIC DESIGN

Starting from a factory-fresh Land Cruiser 79 Series pickup, we handle everything in one go! The custom game viewer body and the full electric drivetrain conversion. No tired panels. No lingering diesel smells. No rattles from a previous life. Just a beautifully finished, purpose-built electric safari vehicle. The most polished way to go electric.

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Land Rover charging

Option 02 - Your Vehicle Converted to Electric

Convert an
Existing Vehicle

Keep the body. Lose the diesel.

Already running a Land Cruiser or Land Rover fleet? Our bolt-in electric kit replaces the diesel drivetrain, bolting onto the existing engine mounts. The most cost-effective and sustainable path to electric, giving your existing vehicles a new lease of life.

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Silent Savannah electric Land Rover dashboard
The Conversion

Built for the bush

Electric safari vehicles need more than good numbers on paper. They need to work before sunrise, after sunset, deep in the bush, every day.

2 Days

Conversion Time

Two days in the workshop. Same chassis, same 4WD, same low range.

160 kW

Peak Power (214 hp)

Serious electric power built for confident off-road performance on any terrain.

355 Nm

Peak Torque

Instant torque from a standstill. No turbo lag, no gear crunching. Just immediate response.

180+ km

Off-Road Range

Two full days of average game drives on a single charge. Enough for any safari itinerary.

62 kWh

Battery Capacity

Purpose-built for safari duty cycles. Sealed IP67 and designed to last years.

10 Years

Battery Lifespan

Built to outlast the vehicle it's fitted to. Designed for African conditions from day one.

40,000 km

Drivetrain Warranty

Full warranty on the entire electric drivetrain. Complete peace of mind in the field.

0 - 50 kg

Weight Addition

Nothing added on the 40kWh pack and up to 50kg on the 62kWh pack. Balance and ground clearance retained.

Electric Land Cruiser side view in the savannah
Vehicle Compatibility

Available For
2 Vehicles

Electric Land Cruiser conversion drivetrain cutaway

Platform 01

Electric Land Cruiser
79 Series

Available for 4.2L 1HZ, 4.5L 1VD and 2.8L 1GD engines. The most popular safari vehicle on the continent, now electric.

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Platform 02

Electric Land Rover
Defender 110 & 130

All engine types and 110 and 130 wheelbase variants. The iconic Defender name, with silent electric power.

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Electric Land Rover Defender conversion drivetrain cutaway
Why Go Electric

Better for guests,
better for business

Going electric isn't a trade-off. It's an upgrade across every part of your operation.

Guest Experience

Better Guest Experience

No engine noise, no fumes. Wildlife approaches closer and guests hear the bush.

Zero Emissions

Zero Emissions

Solar-charged electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions on every drive.

Reduced Cost

Lower Running Costs

Running costs drop from ~$0.40/km on diesel to as little as $0.02/km on solar - saving over $4,000 per vehicle per year.

Improved Capability

Greater Capability

Full torque from zero. Stronger on steep climbs, smoother across every terrain type.

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The Process

From diesel
to electric

01

Assessment

Vehicle inspection & conversion scoping

02

Strip

Remove diesel engine, fuel & exhaust systems

03

Install

Mount motor, battery pack & power electronics

04

Calibrate

Software tuning, BMS setup & drive modes

05

Test

Field testing on tarmac, bush track & off-road