KSA enters into top 50 ranking for new electric vehicles, according to AlixPartners Automotive Electrification Index

KSA enters into top 50 ranking for new electric vehicles, according to AlixPartners Automotive Electrification Index

- The UAE remained in 38th place, unchanged from Q3 2021

- China continues to dominate the rankings, with the USA and Germany in second and third places

- Globally, every 9th vehicle sold is now electrified and Tesla remains the leading manufacturer with over 20% share of e-range

Dubai – A new report released AlixPartners, the global consulting firm, shows that electric vehicles are gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia, with the country entering the report’s top 50 ranking for electrification of vehicles for the first time in Q4 2021. Saudi Arabia moved into 49th spot out of 73 countries surveyed globally for the quarter, up five places compared with Q4 2020 and up from 50th in Q3 2021. Meanwhile, the UAE remained in 38th place for the [second] quarter running.

Alessandro Missaglia, Managing Director at AlixPartners Middle East, said, “Last year in October, we saw Saudi Arabia announce its net zero ambition, together with specific initiatives targeting an increase in electric vehicles. That the Kingdom continues to rise up the rankings of our Automotive Electrification Index, entering the top 50 for the first time, reflects this growing drive towards a sustainable future and I am sure that we will continue to see further