The journey, which began in Cape Town on 9 February, is the brainchild of renowned Swiss adventurer and environmental advocate Louis Palmer. TechCentral first reported about the South African trip in January.
Palmer, known for his 2007-2008 circumnavigation of the globe in the solar-powered Solartaxi, aims to raise awareness about climate change and sustainable solutions.
The latest expedition involves towing the solar-powered Tesla and its trailer across South Africa's vast countryside, visiting schools, universities, clean energy sites and other environmentally focused projects.
Their route includes Mossel Bay, a northward trek through the Free State, a stop in Johannesburg and Pretoria, and a visit to Kruger National Park, with the trip culminating in Durban on the east coast.
The SolarButterfly trailer is a key component of the journey. Equipped with 40sq m of solar panels on its "wings" and additional deployable panels, it can generate up to 14kW of electricity in ideal conditions, providing enough power for up to 220km of driving range.