Ministry of Energy and Emirates Transport to Expand EV Charging in UAE

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The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), represented by UAEV, and Emirates Transport have entered into a partnership to install and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Emirates Transport buildings. This initiative supports UAEV’s mission to promote green mobility and aims to contribute to the country’s goal of having 50% of vehicles on UAE roads be electric by 2050.

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Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI and Chairman of UAEV, emphasized the commitment to expanding the national infrastructure for charging electric vehicles. He highlighted the steady growth of the EV market, noting that as of 2023, EVs make up 3% of all vehicles in the UAE. The International Energy Agency reports that the UAE ranks second in the Middle East for EV sales, with 13% of total car sales in 2023 being electric vehicles.

UAEV has ambitious plans to install 100 EV chargers in 2024 and a total of 1,000 EV chargers across the UAE by 2030. This expansion is expected to significantly boost the adoption of electric vehicles in the region.

Alex Rentier, CEO of Emirates Transport, stated that integrating EV charging stations into the transport network will reduce the carbon footprint and promote environmentally friendly transportation options.