Global Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) Returns to the Middle East

Overview of the Event

With the objective of accelerating the rate of Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption in the region, Global EVRT is set to return to the Middle East in January 2019. Following a successful event last year, this year’s Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) will feature contestants competing against one another across UAE and Oman, judged on time and energy efficiency.

Event Details

Launching at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi on 17th January, contestants will utilize charging stations inaugurated during last year’s EVRT, as well as new ones that have been added along the route. The road trip will span 1,700 kilometers, covering major cities such as:

• Muscat
• Fujairah
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Khasab

The journey will conclude in Dubai on 24th January.

Insights from the Managing Director

Ben Pullen, Managing Director at Global EVRT, remarked, “The EVRT Middle East is growing from strength to strength each year that we run it, which is a reflection of the progress being made in the region to transition to electric vehicles and smarter mobility. It’s an exciting time in the automotive industry due to so many new electric vehicles being launched worldwide, with many arriving in the GCC during 2019.”

Exciting Activities Planned

This year’s fun-packed program will see Road Trippers driving to various remote destinations, showcasing the capabilities of EVs while enjoying the sights and sounds that UAE and Oman have to offer. Some confirmed activities include:

• Wild Swimming Race to Snoopy Island
• Braving the world’s longest zipline at Ras Al Khaimah’s Jabal Jais mountain

Ticket Information

Open to anyone interested in Electric Vehicles and their technology, tickets are available for the entire trip or for segments, including:

1. Abu Dhabi to Muscat: January 17^th to January 20^th
2. Muscat to Dubai: January 20^th to January 24^th

Tickets are priced at AED 8,045 for all 8 days, excluding a deposit of AED 3,340 to reserve a seat.

Special Offers

The Global Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) is offering discounts of up to AED 4,000 for individuals who register before 11PM on 30th October 2018.

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