The Croisière Verte expedition, led by former rally-raid driver Éric Vigouroux, has successfully completed its 16,000 km journey from Ourzazate, Morocco to Cape Town, South Africa in four fully-electric Citroën Ami’ s. The four-month journey showcased the feasibility of micro-mobility and electrification across diverse terrains, proving the capability of electric vehicles. Powered solely by renewable energy, the expedition aligns with Stellantis MEA’ s vision for a sustainable and accessible mobility future.
The Croisière Verte, a groundbreaking journey completed on February 28, 2025, exclusively utilized green energy, marking a significant achievement in electric mobility. The convoy of four modified Citroën Amis embarked on their 16-country expedition from Ouarzazate, Morocco, on October 28, 2024, and concluded in Cape Town. This zero-emissions journey, a world first, showcases the potential of electric vehicles even in challenging terrains, redefining long-distance travel a century after André Citroën’ s Croisière Noire.
Samir Cherfan, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Middle East & Africa, stated:“ This expedition embodies the core values of Stellantis MEA— innovation, sustainability, and accessibility. By proving that electric mobility is viable even in the most challenging conditions, we reinforce our commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future for mobility across Africa. With Eric and his team’ s success, la Croisiére Verte is a milestone that will inspire further advancements in electric transportation across the region.”
The Citroën Ami’ s journey through Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, Namibia, and South Africa proves that electric vehicles are a practical solution for global transportation needs, not just urban environments. The expedition’ s success in covering this vast distance demonstrates the reliability and efficiency of electric technology.
Key milestones of the adventure include: 123 days of travel with 123 stops in villages, cities, and remote areas 32 impactful meetings with local initiatives, universities, and renewable energy experts 100 % renewable energy: 95 % solar, 4 % hydroelectric, and 1 % wind power
Citroën’ s local partners in numerous countries, including the final destination of South Africa, welcomed the expedition team throughout their journey. This further strengthened the brand’ s presence and commitment to sustainable mobility throughout the continent.
Stellantis MEA’ s long-term strategy is to push the boundaries of sustainable mobility, and this journey is aligned with it. Stellantis MEA is accelerating the transition to electrification as part of its strategic development plan, ensuring that solutions are not only innovative but also inclusive and adaptable to diverse global markets.
Africa has enormous potential for clean energy-driven mobility solutions due to its abundant renewable energy resources. La Croisière Verte went beyond technology demonstration by engaging with local students and professionals, fostering dialogue to inspire future innovators. Citroën Ami’ s successful journey across Africa in a compact, fully electric vehicle has reshaped the understanding of sustainable mobility’ s potential. This achievement highlights the power of innovation and adaptability of electric solutions, showcasing Stellantis MEA’ s commitment to a greener and more responsible future. www. abrbuzz. co. za 19 MARCH 2025