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electric vehicles UAE
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Volvo Flagship Showroom in Dubai Debuts the ES90 EV
Al-Futtaim Volvo's flagship showroom in Dubai, the UAE's largest, opens on Sheikh Zayed Road and debuts the fully electric Volvo ES90 from AED 234,900 with up to 620 km of range.
31 May 2026
4 Dubai New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2025
Four sweeping Dubai new laws came into force on January 1, 2025: a reinstated 30% alcohol sales tax, an expanded single-use plastic ban, the expiry of the UAE visa amnesty, and standardised electric vehicle charging fees on the UAEV network.
31 Dec 2024
UAE EV Charging Fees Start 2025: Rates & UAEV Plans
The UAE introduced standardised EV charging fees from January 2025 under Cabinet Decision No. 81 of 2024, ending months of free public charging. UAEV set rates at AED 1.2/kWh for DC chargers and AED 0.7/kWh for AC chargers, both VAT-inclusive, as part of the UAE's Net Zero 2050
20 Dec 2024
DEWA EV Charging Network Reaches 740+ Points in Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has expanded its EV Green Charger network to over 740 charging points across Dubai, supporting more than 34,970 electric vehicles in the emirate as of October 2024.
14 Dec 2024
UAE Lowers Driving Age to 17 With New Traffic Laws
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced a new Federal Decree-Law lowering the minimum driving age from 18 to 17, making the UAE the first GCC nation to do so. The sweeping changes take effect March 29, 2025, covering EVs, noise pollution, and pedestrian safety.
26 Oct 2024
WETEX 2024 Green Mobility Hall: EV and Hydrogen Innovations
The WETEX 2024 Green Mobility Hall, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 1–3 October, showcased the latest battery-electric and hydrogen innovations from local and global firms, as Dubai advances its Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and UAE Net Zero 2050 targets.
2 Oct 2024