DEWA supplies around 88,000 kWh of electricity to EV users at Expo 2020 Dubai

DEWA supplies around 88,000 kWh of electricity to EV users at Expo 2020 Dubai

State-owned utility service provider Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA)’s Electric Vehicle Green Charging stations at Expo 2020 Dubai have provided 87,772 kilowatt-hours (KWh) of electricity for the EV of visitors.

During the first three months, with 3,681 charging transactions through the 19 charging stations in the Expo, DEWA helped visitors to travel approximately 415,000 kilometers in eco-friendly vehicles.

The service provider introduced five stations each at Opportunity, Sustainability, and Mobility Pavilions, two stations at the Expo 2020 office, and two stations at ENOC’s future service station. These EV Green Chargers can simultaneously charge up to 34 electric vehicles at the Expo site.

DEWA MD and CEO Mr. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer praised the Expo 2020 Dubai visitors for using EVs, supporting the wise leadership’s vision to host one of the most sustainable Expos. This also supports the Dubai Green Mobility initiative to promote sustainable transport in line with the Emirate’s strategic objectives for sustainability, air quality, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The DEWA CEO further added that the utility service provider had allocated $1.15 billion to support power and water infrastructure projects at the Expo using the latest smart systems. DEWA also provided 19 EV green charger stations to charge electric vehicles at