Prime Highlight:
- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) will install more fast-charging stations for EVs across Dubai, making charging quicker and more convenient.
- The initiative is part of Dubai’s wider sustainability drive to cut transport emissions and strengthen eco-friendly urban mobility.
Key Facts:
- ENOC service stations will be upgraded with high-power chargers to support the rising number of EVsin the city.
- The partnership encourages private-sector participation in developing Dubai’s clean energy and smart city infrastructure.
Background
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has partnered with Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) to add more fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) across the city. ENOC service stations will be updated with powerful chargers, making it quick and easy for EV owners to charge their cars while traveling.
This expansion is part of DEWA’s plan to speed up the use of eco-friendly transport and cut carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Officials said the initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision of becoming a global leader in sustainable urban mobility and providing residents and visitors with reliable, state-of-the-art charging infrastructure.
“This partnership strengthens Dubai’s EV infrastructure and supports the growing number of electric vehicles on our roads,” DEWA officials said.
The shift also promotes the involvement of the private sector in the EV ecosystem development. The initiative seeks to bring about innovation and ensure the UAE shifts to clean energy by promoting partnerships between the government and leaders in the industry.
Through this agreement, Dubai aims to provide an easy and effective charging infrastructure to EV users, encourage the use of eco-friendly forms of transportation, and continue advancing the sustainability cause of the city. The extended network will enable the citizens to have an easier and more convenient approach to EV adoption, supporting Dubai’s long-term plans for clean energy and smart city growth.
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