We drove the First Tesla Model X in Nigeria! Does the Tesla Electric Car Work in Nigeria? Find Out!

The Tesla Model X is the most popular model from the Tesla Electic Car Line-up but there has been a lot of doubt on whether this car would be able to work in Nigeria because the Tesla has a lot of awesome features that makes it stand out.
The major concerns are on how the car will survive without stable electricity in Nigeria.
We tested the major features of this car and also spoke to the Owner on how the car survives in Nigeria.
This car is being maintained and serviced by @smilesautos.
The owner of the vehicle is Alkesh Thavrani; an avid investor in the African startup scene and a shareholder in Bitsikaafrica who also has Davido as a shareholder.
Drone Shot by Just Debola

[@Harrihonour]

This guy is doing a great work he is underated and i personally prefer him to ola of lagos not comparing but i feel he is doing a more detailed work

[@user-gh7rd3kh4o]

Tesla is growing here in the UK I hope it does in my home town ❤

[@theCreativeSav]

Nigerian that spits actual facts about cars. Subscribed immediately.

[@ifeanyichukwueze6826]

The tesla technology is brilliant...😍 But the build quality is not so good compared to other luxury brands. An Adaptive Cruise Control is probably as good as Tesla's Auto Pilot in Nigeria. And you didn't let us hear different fake drive sounds it can makes. I like the V8 rumbling sound shaa😉

[@Rettrodrive]

Krank of 234Drive🔥🔥🔥 Autopilot almost Koba us that day😂😂 Nice review man,splurrific Cinematics move mats and good video😌 Good Job fam🔥

[@hafeesogunfowora6866]

Nice review Crank! Kudos to the 234drive team

[@NosaBourdy]

Well done Crank, very good work… you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber

[@bon-amakirimarvel8402]

great review man.

[@adebanjosamson7310]

Good work Crank 237Drive always looking forward to the next video.. bravo guyz

[@Barnes4440]

U watch car reviews a lot and I'm impressed how you do your presentations. On Tesla in Nigeria, I can remember I sited the model x on Osborne road some time ago and I was happy. But earlier before then, I made a post about how I was yet to see the cyber truck in Lagos. So I was really excited to see the model x. Xmas day 2021 I saw another Tesla at landmark event center I was like "this is the Lagos I know!"

[@michealoluwafemi4145]

Bros Tesla cyber truck is not available yet anywhr in the world and u are surprised its not in Nigeria? I'm surprised any Tesla is in Nigeria sef.

[@dgd865]

Wow let's go! The cars are coming to Africa.

[@bioduntube]

Beautiful👏👏

[@stopscammingman]

Cool stuff

[@adamstaiwo7779]

All the best brother

[@adamasimolowo8285]

nice one bros

[@godsfavoursaint5055]

Crank my guy, bad guy.. love your reviews men no cap

[@MRREVILOable]

Very good!

[@BlaizeChannel]

Awesome video 😏 😎

[@ememobongnkana]

Nigeria ain’t ready to go electric ⚡️

[@jampulwaba6993]

How about now that fuel is 540?? I waited this long to ask you this question lol😂

[@LIVEON_]

How about electric bills 😂

[@samueltemple8773]

U need flogging

[@obiajuruephraim3696]

At all

[@ijeomamunonye3567]

Cool BIUTEVOR

[@babs274]

Good video

[@levelz3168]

Great video We're still waiting for the Peugeot 406

[@James-fx4ew]

3:42 got me laughing hard 😂😂😂😂

[@FalconF]

😂 entertaining and informative

[@tarmon768]

Great video. You guys deserve more views. Also, you might like the Comma 2 self-driving add-on. It will work in Nigeria even without lines on the road.

[@makindefrancos_tv4872]

It will work if u go to the best roads in Nigeria we have ooooooo

[@starlightclassic]

Also Tesla 2022 works without line but it uses network and Nigeria's network is not enough

[@henrywilliams5458]

I hope to take a Tesla to Freetown , 🇸🇱 someday… maybe by the time I retire there will be a Tesla service center

[@adeogunaderemi314]

This is the best time to own a Tesla in Nigeria

[@sammypolskaworld2692]

This guy you are fun

[@okehmondayemmanuel12]

Nice. Just that, its like every regular car when its in Nigeria

[@JohnFekoloid]

For any regular, if IT STOPS on the road, anyhow-anyhow, you and Kazeem mechanic will make it work again. But this Tesla, if it STOPS? HENH!! Them no dey push this car O. Them no fit tow am. Tires will lock. If battery died/disconnect, the door will lock. You can't even come out. If it catches fire, that's the end O. 3 days, the fire will continue burning. Henh!!! OK O.

[@jaypalsinhrahevar1354]

This is my boss Mr.Alkesh car.

[@234drive]

ohh

[@ojolof]

Bro you too much, you've got me subd!

[@liveonalongusty2967]

I like the video but plus check your audio 🔎

[@Ultimate007A]

You forgot to say it’s a god swimmer

[@donaldadugbe6912]

Any idea the cost of import duty and does the nigerian government give incentives on EVs like other countries ?

[@chimebath85]

Are you charging this with NEPA or generator? I’m just asking for a friend.

[@gbadegesinmuhammed9989]

How many Watts does it take to charge the tesla

[@MrShowsniper]

How much does it cost

[@xEl_ence]

this is Alkesh's car yeah?

[@isaacadeoye9317]

Any idea on the price?

[@ifektivenigerian1532]

🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ProfesionalVideoWatcher]

PROBABLY COST DOUBLE THE PRICE GETTING THAT OVER TO NIGERIA 🇳🇬 . GETTING A CAR SHIPED IS SUCH A HASLE

[@nyemikeonukwu6964]

Nice video. Has the owner tried using auto pilot on third mainland bridge ?

[@JohnFekoloid]

Seems this question is pure French, as nobody has answered it since all these years. 😂

[@ogoropikin]

Great video. Is Tesla Available to purchase here in Nigeria? I am interested in the Model 3 or X, 2023 version. Thank you

[@234drive]

Yes, we have some around for sale. Send us an e-mail : [e-mail] we would be more than happy to help you find your Tesla in Nigeria

[@pdentertainment5344]

This video is a flop🤦‍♂️. It really deserves more views. I guess it's ahead of its time

[@user-mo2uc2os1e]

Was this shot on an @itel phone?

[@abelwisdom2272]

Like no charging station

[@ebubeonele941]

How much is it?

[@stopscammingman]

Tesla ftw

[@ufuoma419]

What about water on the road in Nigeria, water and electricity don't mix.

[@chiboyife5456]

It isnt affected by water.. The batteries are sealed

[@imamaliyu]

Can i use i pass my neighbour to charge it?

[@lawalhakeem6734]

Inverter? won't you pay for the power to charge the inverter?

[@emmanuelosita8220]

Just install good solar energy system and watch how it goes well

[@idrisrufai8039]

Hello, please kindly link me up with the owner of this car. My company is currently working on a project that will allow him have access to more charging options for free. Thanks 🙏

[@josephmoradeyo1538]

Wow... It's lovely.. buh the flacon door won't be perfect in Lagos traffic, 😂😂😂

[@234drive]

It would actually...you can open the door without needing so much space...the issue is that it draws too much attention

[@chineduvictor5139]

It adjusts it self to the space around it

[@ibrahimgaffar5135]

With Full self-driving option, the tesla can drive itself with or without lane marks.

[@isaiahgaming3575]

It can't drive without lane marks because it doesn't know where the lane is

[@michealoluwafemi4145]

So fo u expect it to guide itself?

[@PeteS_1994]

@@isaiahgaming3575 It can see the road maybe with lidar and the cameras?

[@isaiahgaming3575]

@@PeteS_1994 it uses the lane marks oga

[@starlightclassic]

It works with network and satellite so it needs no lane lines

[@princekingsley3096]

Tesla toy🤞Tesla Boy

[@PoliticalAtheist80]

Tesla ko, Teslim ni

[@emmanuelkuye8178]

How far can I enter Lekki water with the Tesla?

[@angelo.strand]

asking the real questions

[@yt.oladimeji]

Intro >>>>>>>>>

[@semexdaniel9578]

👍🏽

[@fm4real2k6]

Tesla in Nigeria? WOW!.. But people get money for here ooo. Tomorrow we go dey talk say money no dey, no wonder Buhari is talking about the economy doing well. If in a bad economy, people can still be buying Tesla. I know someone will say how much is $45k--$70k, but its still some money ooo.

[@telsaelectricity6398]

who dey drive am

[@chiedoziemikpeama6404]

Drag race it with a Mercedes C400 😗

[@princesolomon1038]

Does a Tesla need oil for any reason?

[@chiboyife5456]

Nooo

[@MilitarySergg-ro9rl]

Telsa#

[@MilitarySergg-ro9rl]

#telsa#

[@NnaemekaAmamasi]

I know say e go work. But how una take charge am?

[@PepTalkTillYouDrop]

Watch the video na?

[@isaackaluba1893]

Waiting 6hrs charging i rather drive fuel car

[@eadjei-asare3445]

🤣🤣cool

[@isaiahgaming3575]

Tesla doesn't have repair stations in Nigeria so you can't really use it. And there are not charging station

[@abelwisdom2272]

Why won't it work just you can't charge it😐

[@telsaelectricity6398]

send it to my location now with fake container

[@telsaelectricity6398]

ikorodu gberigbe plastic company

[@beckythompson2456]

257 miles bruh? We are in Africa, use KM. Thanks.

[@prosperolisemeka6716]

If u con drive the Tesla from Lagos to warri, den the Tesla con off for there how I wan take charge am 😂😂😂😂 u go con carry your Tesla for head come back to Lagos 😂😂😂😂

[@bashirokala9380]

it works in nigeria lol

[@temitopeipaye508]

Hahaha

[@ogeebe2979]

No electricity in Nigeria, no EV in Nigeria

[@MR_stone69]

Useless car "better for the planet "🤡

[@BaybieK]

Terrible decision to buy such a car in Nigeria, It'll have limited utility.

[@tayokarate]

Not really it's not for the poor ,it will serve as a city vehicle

[@NosaBourdy]

Well done Crank, very good work… you’ve earned yourself a new subscriber