The Pure Electric scooter, is a cost-effective and convenient transportation solution for short trips in South Africa, offering a 60km range and 840W power, launched by Core to provide accessible, high-quality technology amidst rising petrol prices. Picture supplied.
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With the petrol price increase of R3.27 per litre and diesel by R5.27 per litre on Wednesday, turning to another form of transport might just be the answer.
That’s where the Pure Electric scooter could come in, as a low-cost transportation option.
Starting at R8,999 and with a 60km range and a peak power output of 840W, it will never replace a car but where it could come in handy is for short trips to the shop or around an estate because let’s be honest - South Africa would not be the safest place to use one of these models.
Of course this scooter can’t replace your car, but it could save you time if you commute by train or even uber as it folds away easily.
Pure Electric was founded by Adam Norris in 2018, father of Formula One World Champion Lando Norris, to help with everyday travel for commuters.
“We are incredibly excited to introduce Pure Electric to the South African market,” says Dian De La Port, CEO of Core which has launched the scooter. “The brand has built a strong international reputation for thoughtful design and engineering that we believe South Africans will appreciate. At Core, our mission has always been to place the world’s most loved technology brands in the hands of South African consumers, and bringing Pure Electric to market is a natural extension of that commitment.”
Christian Zanin, Product Manager at Core shares his enthusiasm for the introduction: “Our focus is on making well designed, reliable technology more accessible to South African consumers. By partnering with multiple retailers, we can meet customers where they are and bring products to market that combine quality, innovation and everyday usability.”