UAE looking into implementing new rules on EV charging stations

UAE looking into implementing new rules on EV charging stations

Minister of Energy and Infrastructure aims to reduce charging time while keeping a reasonable price range

By Web Desk Published: Wed 10 May 2023, 2:45 PM Last updated: Wed 10 May 2023, 2:56 PM

Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the ministry is researching a new legislation on electric vehicle charging stations in the UAE, with the goal of reducing charging time while keeping high efficiency and a reasonable price.

In statements on the sidelines of the now-running World Utilities Conference 2023, the minister added that there are approximately 500 EV charging stations nationwide, with plans to grow the number to 800 outlets in the next years.

In early 2023, Adnoc Distribution agreed to establish a mobility joint venture, E2GO, with Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) to build and operate EV infrastructure in Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE. The EV demand is projected to grow by 30 per cent annually by 2028.

The EV market in the UAE is growing exponentially, with an expected 70,000 charging points required in Abu Dhabi by 2030 to meet growing EV demand.

Al Mazrouei affirmed that the UAE boasts state-of-the-art transport and distribution networks that are among the most contemporary in the