Road to Addis Day 8

Rolling Into Addis: A Convoy of Hope and Electric Momentum - Adama to Addis Ababa

Day 8 began in Adama, with a sense of anticipation that could be felt across the entire Road to Addis team. This was it, the final stretch. After more than 1,600 kilometers, the convoy was preparing to enter Addis Ababa, as witnesses to a new chapter in East Africa’s mobility story.

A Symbolic Gathering at Adama Wind Farm

Before departure, the team gathered at the Adama Wind Farm, climbing up a rough, rocky road that quickly coated the freshly cleaned EVs in dust once again.

There, beneath towering wind turbines, the convoy assembled for a historic photo moment. Local partners, officials, and media joined in, along with vehicles from Addis, including two Tesla Model Y units from the Hyatt Regency fleet, a sight that energized the group.

From Convoy to Movement

Once everyone had arrived, including a delegation of 20 vehicles led by the Ethiopian State Minister for Transport, the convoy reformed and began its final approach toward Addis. Driving onto the Adama–Addis Expressway, a wide, smooth stretch of modern infrastructure, the electric vehicles accelerated with ease, gliding almost silently toward the city skyline. From behind the wheel, Addis Ababa appeared.

Arrival and Recognition

Upon arrival in Addis, our partners Eazy Power PLC and Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa officially inaugurated the newly installed fast chargers, As a part of the official press conference and reception helt at the renowned Hyatt Fendika. There, partners and guests gathered to reflect on what the trip represented.