UAE: 70% of residents ‘strongly considering’ buying an electric car

UAE: 70% of residents ‘strongly considering’ buying an electric car

Survey finds long-term cost savings, growing number of EV charging stations and awareness about infrastructure in the country as major reasons

An electric vehicle charging station in Dubai.— File photo

Published: Sun 11 Jun 2023, 7:42 PM

A majority – 70 per cent – of UAE residents are strongly considering a future electric vehicle purchase, a survey has revealed.

This is mainly due to the potential cost savings, growing number of EV charging stations and awareness about EV infrastructure in the country.

The survey commissioned by General Motors and conducted by Morning Consult said the awareness about EVs is also consistently high among all age groups and across both men and women, translating into strong purchase consideration.

The survey found that seven out of 10 – 73 per cent – consumers in the UAE are eager to explore the cost savings brought about by an EV.

The study found that top drivers of increased EV consideration were tackling the elevated cost of petrol and alleviation of environmental concerns, with 64 per cent of those who are more likely to consider an EV in comparison to a year ago selecting each of these as a reason for increased interest.

Collected online from 500 respondents in the UAE from February