The emirate is taking big steps towards a clean energy transition
Getting an electric vehicle in the UAE is not just the green thing to do, but also the more convenient option.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) now aims to grow the city’s network of public charging stations by 170 per cent in less than three years.
Which means, EV Green Charging Stations in the emirate will increase from the current 370, with more than 680 charging points, to 1,000 by 2025.
#Dubai is set to add a compelling, eco-friendly dimension to its world-leading driving experience with an ambitious plan to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure. @DEWAOfficial aims to grow the number of public charging stations by 170% in three years, representing… pic.twitter.com/9ROz1k8WAj
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 9, 2023
The emirate’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050 seek to generate 100 per cent of its power from clean energy sources by 2050.
Furthermore, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out a long-term strategy to migrate towards net-zero emission public transport by 2050.
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The number of EV owners registered under the initiative has increased from a mere 14 in 2015 to more than 11,000 by the end of May this year. The figure is expected to double in the near future, with over 42,000 electric cars expected on the roads by 2030.
Demand for EVs in the UAE is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 30 per cent between 2022 and 2028, according to the Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index published last year.
The report further ranked the country eighth globally in terms of electric mobility readiness.
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