Electric vehicle demand booms in Saudi Arabia amid move to green mobility

Electric vehicle demand booms in Saudi Arabia amid move to green mobility

Change is afoot across Saudi Arabia’s automotive landscape, with the Kingdom experiencing a surge in the usage and demand for electric vehicles (EVs) amid nationwide plans to reduce its carbon footprint and diversify its non-oil economy – and now the country is rolling out the infrastructure to keep up with demand.

With billions of dollars in government investments, its own electric vehicle (EV) maker Ceer, an EV production facility is in the works, and ambitious country-wide plans for EV charging infrastructure, the shift towards sustainable transport is transforming the way people get behind the wheel across the Kingdom – with experts saying Saudi Arabia could be a global leader in the adoption and rollout out of EVs.

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Under the ambitious Vision 2030 plan, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Kingdom aims to reduce its dependence on oil and embrace a more sustainable future.

Neeraj Kumar, managing director of European Brands, Stellantis Middle East, told Al Arabiya English, that investing in EVs helps Saudi achieve both goals.

“As the world recognizes the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum,”