Two thirds of vehicle owners in both UAE and Saudi Arabia eager to explore benefits of EV adoption

Two thirds of vehicle owners in both UAE and Saudi Arabia eager to explore benefits of EV adoption

- Drivers included alleviating environmental concerns as a leading factor for increased consideration of EVs in the UAE, while combatting increasing gasoline costs is a key factor of increased consideration within both countries

- Participants from both KSA and UAE found the long-term affordability of EVs attractive - 69% among adults in KSA and 73% in UAE

Middle East – As awareness towards the availability and benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) rises across the region, seven out of ten consumers surveyed in the UAE (73%) and Saudi Arabia (69%) are eager to explore the cost savings brought about by an electric vehicle. A survey commissioned by General Motors and conducted by Morning Consult explored the state of consumer interest in EVs, as well as awareness of long-term cost savings related to EV ownership, available EV vehicle options, and charging facilities.[1]

The survey found that the general awareness of the concept of electric vehicles is very high, with 95% of UAE and 93% of KSA respondents aware of all-electric vehicles. The awareness of EVs is also consistently high among all age groups and across both men and women in both countries surveyed. This heightened awareness has also translated into strong purchase consideration, with a