Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has revealed that Dubai now has a network of over 1,270 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the emirate. This includes charging points provided by DEWA in collaboration with its partners from both the public and private sectors. Al Tayer affirmed that DEWA continues to advance green mobility and support Dubai's plans to transition to environmentally friendly transport, in line with national efforts to increase the share of electric and hybrid vehicles to 50% of all vehicles on UAE roads by 2050.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer highlighted that the initiative aligns with the vision to make Dubai a global model for smart urban development. The EV Green Charger initiative was launched in 2014 as the region's first public charging infrastructure network for electric vehicles. Al Tayer stated that DEWA is committed to providing innovative digital services for EV charging and encouraging private sector investment in Dubai's green mobility infrastructure. This includes a comprehensive licensing system for the development and operation of EV charging infrastructure across the emirate. By the end of the first half of 2025, the number of EVs in Dubai had reached over 40,600, supporting the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
The Regulatory Framework for EV Charging Infrastructure in Dubai, developed by DEWA, addresses both current and future requirements. This ensures that Dubai remains at the forefront of green mobility innovation. The framework includes two tracks, covering both the direct development of public charging infrastructure by DEWA and its subsidiaries, and infrastructure development by independent charging point operators licensed by DEWA.
DEWA's EV Green Charger network includes various types of chargers, such as ultra-fast, fast, public, and wall-box chargers. To further expand this infrastructure, DEWA signed an agreement with Parkin to install charging stations in prime locations managed by Parkin, enhancing the user experience. All customers, including unregistered users, can utilise EV charging through the guest mode feature. Customers can also locate stations via DEWA's smart app, official website, and 14 other digital platforms.