To pursue a greener future, the government entities in Dubai have committed to embracing sustainable lifestyles. RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) and DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority) in Dubai have collaboratively launched different initiatives which aim to reduce fuel utilisation by adopting green transportation.
One of these initiatives is the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030. One of the many goals of this strategy is the addition of new electric car charging stations in Dubai to reach a count of more than 1000 stations by 2025.
Here is all you need to know about the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative 2030.
Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030
RTA has brought forth many projects and initiatives to promote a green economy, power efficiency, and environmental sustainability in Dubai. While the RTA Green Mobility initiative is a joint effort of RTA and DEWA to promote green mobility in Dubai.
The Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 was launched by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy. This initiative encourages the use of electric and hybrid cars in Dubai to reduce the carbon footprint.
It works conjointly with various other initiatives such as the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. This strategy aims to produce 75% of the Emirate’s energy requirements through clean sources by 2050.
The EV Green Charger Initiative launched by DEWA supports the Dubai Green Mobility Initiative by installing charging stations for electric vehicles across Dubai.
Goals
- Addition of new electric car charging stations in Dubai. It is expected that the count of charging stations across Dubai will reach more than 1,000 by 2025.
- To make public transport in Dubai completely emission-free by 2050.
- To have approximately 42,000 electric cars on the streets of Dubai by 2030.
Achievements
- By the end of May 2021, Dubai recorded 3,100 electric and 9,300 hybrid vehicles in the city.
- EV Green Charger Initiative set over 300 charging stations across Dubai with more than 530 charging points by 2021.
If you want to get your hands on electric vehicles then you can find some of the famous electric and other used cars for sale in Dubai at dubizzle. While there is a variety of used electric vehicles in Dubai including:
- Pre-owned Tesla cars for sale in Dubai
- Used Kia Niro for sale in Dubai
- Second-hand BMW i8 cars for sale in Dubai
You can find Tesla charging stations in the UAE at various locations to get your electric vehicles charged.
FAQs
What are the different types of electric vehicle charging stations?
DEWA has introduced four types of charging stations for electric car charging in Dubai. They include:
- Wall Box Charger
- Public Charger
- Fast Charger
- Ultra-Fast Charger
Does Dubai Airport have charging stations for electric vehicles?
Yes, DEWA has installed charging stations for electric vehicles at Terminals 1 and 2 of Dubai International Airport.
How to pay for charging electric vehicles through DEWA green chargers?
If you own an electric car in Dubai, you can register for EV Green Charger Card on the DEWA website or its smart app. The card requires payment of a security deposit of AED 500 and it gets delivered within 3 working days.
The cardholder then scans the QR code placed on the DEWA Green Charger station in Dubai through DEWA’s smart app. The registered user can now charge the electric vehicle for AED 29 Fils per kilowatt-hour. This fee is for non-commercial individuals, commercial businesses and Government personnel with VAT charges.
You can check out this guide for more FAQs on electric cars in the UAE.
This is all about the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030. With all the attractive incentives, offered by the Dubai Government, for buying an electric vehicle, it is high time for you to switch from your conventional vehicle to an electric car. However, if you want to upgrade your electric car then you can have a look at the upcoming electric cars in 2023.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s top auto blog for more information on electric vehicles.
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