Global EVRT Road Trip: Accelerating Electric Vehicle Adoption in UAE and Oman

Returning for the second year in a row, Global EVRT and electric vehicle advocates are set to take on UAE and Oman in an epic 1,217-kilometer road trip that will span nine days and introduce eighteen new charging stations to accelerate the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the region.

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Road Trip Overview

This nine-day road trip will guide a convoy of all-electric powered vehicles through the deserts of Abu Dhabi, the mountains of Oman, and along the rugged coastline of the Northern Emirates. Starting in Abu Dhabi, the cars will visit:

• Sohar
• Muscat
• Fujairah
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Umm Al Quwain
• Ajman
• Sharjah

The journey will culminate at The Sustainable City in Dubai.

Insights from Industry Leaders

Ben Pullen, Managing Director of Global EVRT, stated: “The Electric Vehicle market has developed significantly in the last 12 months in the UAE. It's fantastic to see other forward-thinking governments and industries in this region, such as Oman, working on smart city development with inevitable plans for electric vehicles soon.”

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New Charging Stations

The new charging stations will be established at key locations in the UAE and Oman, including:

• Crowne Plaza Yas Island
• Crowne Plaza Sohar
• Crowne Plaza Muscat
• InterContinental Muscat
• InterContinental Fujairah

These stations will serve as permanent fixtures to expand the current EV infrastructure.

Participate in the Road Trip

Tickets are available for the public to participate and drive an electric vehicle for sections of the trip. Options include:

1. All nine days
2. Shorter five-day jaunt from Abu Dhabi to Muscat (January 18^th to January 22^nd)
3. From Muscat to Dubai (January 22^nd to January 26^th)

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