The Rosie Travel Group, a pioneer in Fiji’s inbound tourism sector, has taken the lead initiative to bring in Fiji’s first ever fully electric passenger vehicle in its move to put into practice sustainability in the tourism industry.
The multi-million-dollar investment was inked in Nadi last Friday with Vision Motors Fiji and Solar Hub Fiji following a thorough review of EV vehicles in 2023 that would be suitable for Fiji market conditions.
“We are celebrating our 50th year in tourism this year and Rosies has always been at the forefront of major change and innovation in tourism with our long history,” group general manager Eroni Puamau said.
“It’s, therefore, important that we also be responsible for the way in how we want our tourism future to be — one that is sustainable in its care for our environment and those whom we bring in to share it with.
“In addition to this, an important consideration for us was finding a sustainable charging solution and we have partnered with Solar Hub after their very successful introduction of solar charging stations set up for Tourism Fiji’s EV fleet with BYD cars.”
Mr Puamau said this newest investment allowed the group to contribute to a sustainable future for Fiji.
He said through this renewable source, they would not only power their own needs, but also generate excess electricity to be sold back into the national grid, thereby creating a “grid full of sunshine”.
The Rosie EV fleet will commence operations with three of the MAXUS MIFA9 seven-seater MPVs in early April.
