There’s a funny thing about the future—it always seems to inch in, even when we cling to the past. Sure, plenty of us gearheads want to keep the roar of a gas-powered engine alive. But reality has other plans, and the road ahead is looking awfully electric. Enter Roam Electric, an EV startup with its eyes on Africa’s sun-drenched deserts and a bold 6,000-kilometer adventure to prove the point.
Roam Air to Use Solar to Traverse Over 3,700 Miles
Roam’s weapon of choice is the Roam Air, a no-frills electric motorcycle designed for Africa’s rugged terrain. Tough, simple, and versatile enough for anything from last-mile deliveries to commuting. And what better way to put it to the test than a trek from Nairobi to South Africa?
Here’s the twist: no gas, no charging stations, no batteries swapped at pit stops. Just solar power. A couple of solar-powered support vehicles will follow along, juicing up fresh batteries with the sun’s rays.
The point isn’t just the bike’s endurance—it’s about showing that solar power might be the future. If Roam succeeds, Africa might just become a shining beacon for solar-powered mobility, one that the rest of the world could learn from. Sun juice, as it turns out, might be the fuel of the future.
Check out the bike at Roam’s website.
