UAE Plans to Install 1,000 EV Chargers by 2030

Sharif Al Olama and Alex Rentier Lead the Way

The UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Emirates Transport are working together to install and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Emirates Transport buildings. This initiative is part of the UAE’s mission to support green mobility and aims to increase the share of EVs to 50% of all vehicles on UAE roads by 2050.

Commitment to Green Transportation

Sharif Al Olama, Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at MoEI and Chairman of UAEV, emphasized the commitment to promoting green transportation by expanding the national infrastructure for EV charging. He stated, “Through this collaboration, we will explore ways to make the public transport sector more sustainable. This involves reviewing the use of hydrogen vehicles in the future and examining sustainable modes of transportation. This will contribute to decarbonising the transport sector, in line with the UAE’s net zero by 2050 goal.”

Growing EV Market

As of 2023, EVs make up 3% of all vehicles in the UAE. According to the International Energy Agency, the UAE ranked second in the Middle East for EV sales, with 13% of total car sales being electric in 2023. UAEV plans to install 100 EV chargers in 2024 and a total of 1,000 by 2030 across the UAE.

Environmental Benefits

Alex Rentier, CEO of Emirates Transport, highlighted that integrating EV charging stations into the transport network reduces the carbon footprint and promotes environmentally friendly transportation options.