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Dubai has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging network to more than 1,270 charging points across the emirate, according to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The growing infrastructure—developed in collaboration with partners from the public and private sectors—underscores Dubai’s push to accelerate sustainable mobility in line with the UAE’s national goals to ensure that electric and hybrid vehicles comprise 50% of all vehicles on the country’s roads by 2050.
“In line with the vision of the wise leadership to make Dubai a global model for smart urban development by advancing green mobility, we launched the EV Green Charger initiative in 2014, the region’s first public charging infrastructure network for electric vehicles,” said Al Tayer. “We continue this pioneering approach by providing innovative digital services for EV charging and encouraging private sector investment in Dubai’s green mobility infrastructure through the launch of a comprehensive licensing system for the development and operation of EV charging infrastructure across the emirate. This is especially relevant as the number of EVs in Dubai reached over 40,600 by the end of the first half of 2025. This supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.”
New regulatory framework to support expansion
To further strengthen the emirate’s EV ecosystem, DEWA has introduced the Regulatory Framework for EV Charging Infrastructure in Dubai and Licensing of Independent Charge Point Operators. This dual-track framework allows for the continued rollout of public infrastructure by DEWA and its subsidiaries, while also enabling licensed independent operators to deploy and manage EV charging infrastructure across the city. It is designed to address the emirate’s evolving energy needs and keep Dubai at the forefront of sustainable urban mobility.
Infrastructure partnerships and user-friendly digital tools
DEWA’s EV Green Charger network includes a mix of ultra-fast, fast, public, and wall-box chargers. In a move to further extend its reach, DEWA signed a strategic agreement with Parkin to install EV chargers at key locations managed by the parking services company, enhancing convenience and accessibility for users.
The charging network is open to all customers, including unregistered users, through a dedicated guest mode feature. EV owners can locate nearby charging stations via DEWA’s smart app, website, and 14 additional digital platforms. To further promote public awareness and adoption, DEWA has also launched the Dubai EV Community Hub (www.dubaievhub.ae), a centralised online resource offering information about the EV ecosystem in Dubai.
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With EV adoption continuing to grow, DEWA’s integrated approach—spanning infrastructure, regulation, public-private partnerships, and digital engagement—positions Dubai as a regional leader in sustainable mobility and clean energy transition.
