Countries all across the world are taking initiatives to widespread the electric car charging infrastructure. To support the UAE’s energy strategy, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched more than 325 electric car charging stations within the Emirate. These charging stations are available for both DEWA consumers and non-consumers. However, the EV charging price differs for both.
Here’s a guide on how to apply for the DEWA EV green charger card to save your money while charging your EV.
WHAT IS A DEWA EV GREEN CHARGER CARD?
DEWA EV green chargers are all across Dubai and both DEWA customers and non-customers can charge their electric cars by scanning the QR code through the DEWA mobile application. Users with registered DEWA accounts can pay through the DEWA EV Green Charger card. Moreover, if you are not a regular DEWA customer, you can still register your EV account.
That said, the registered users only need to pay AED 29 fils per kilowatt-hour from their green charger card. Meanwhile, the charging fee for the guest users differ according to the electric car charger type and charging hours. Besides, the green charger card helps you keep a track of complete billing history with EV Green Charger user dashboard.
Let’s go through how an EV owner can register for the DEWA EV green charger card.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR DEWA GREEN CHARGER CARD
Whether you are a DEWA customer or not, you can register for the EV green charger card to pay through your card at DEWA charging stations in Dubai. Following is the process to register your EV Green Charger card.
- Open EV account and charging card management portal on the DEWA website.
- If you are a DEWA customer, enter your DEWA ID
- If not, select “I am not a DEWA customer”.
- Apply online and enter your vehicle chassis number, choose the Emirate your car is registered in, and fill in the necessary information.
CARD FEES
After filling out the complete information, you will have to pay the following fees:
- Security Deposit: Individuals and businesses need to pay AED 500 while government officials are exempted from the security deposit.
- Delivery Charges: All individuals, businesses, and government officials are required to pay AED 20 delivery charges alongside value-added tax (VAT).
DEWA will deliver the card in three working days when you register it through their website or mobile app.
DEACTIVATING DEWA EV CHARGER ACCOUNT
DEWA facilitates the user to deactivate their EV account free of charge. If the users have planned to deactivate their DEWA EV account, they receive their final bill on the registered email.
REPLACING LOST OR DAMAGED DEWA EV GREEN CHARGER CARD
If the electric car owner has lost or damaged their DEWA EV charger card, they can request a new one online or by visiting the customer happiness centre in Dubai. The user will have to pay AED 200 plus VAT to replace the damaged, lost, or stolen card. That said, the card is delivered in three working days if you have applied online. Meanwhile, customers can receive the card immediately when they register at the DEWA customer happiness centre.
This was a complete guide for electric car owners about DEWA EV Green Charger Card and how to register or replace it. Furthermore, if you are planning to buy an EV, you can explore a variety of options from electric car dealerships or the list of used cars in Dubai.
Besides, ensure that you follow the tips for new EV owners to avoid any problems while owning your first electric car.
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