According to a government minister, approximately 50 per cent of vehicles on roads in the UAE will be electric by 2050. In order to bolster the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, the UAE will implement a network of vehicle charging stations throughout the country.
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, revealed these details while providing an overview of the recently approved National Electric Vehicles Policy by the UAE Cabinet. Concerning electric vehicles in the UAE, the policy acts as a regulatory framework to guide the standardization of charging infrastructure and promote collaboration among stakeholders nationwide, according to Arabian Business. The policy was developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) due to the transformative Global EV Market project.
It aligns with the objectives of the National Energy and Water Demand Management Program, which aims to decrease energy consumption in high-intensity sectors, including transportation. The Minister said: “The policy will create a conducive environment for green mobility through regulating the local market and creating balanced economic, environmental, and social incentives that promote the use of electric vehicles and increase their sale.”
“This will help the UAE achieve its objectives of reducing energy consumption by 40 per cent and carbon emissions by 10m tonnes in the transport sector by 2050, as well as increase the share of electric vehicles to 50 per cent of total vehicles on our roads by 2050.” He added: “The policy will accelerate the penetration of electric and hybrid vehicles, help establish a world-class electric vehicle infrastructure, and set legislative and technical frameworks for recycling electric vehicle batteries locally.” “This will encourage the business sector to invest in electric vehicle charging stations with the aim of advancing green mobility.”
Strengthening UAE’s Competitiveness in Electric Vehicles
The primary objective of the National Electric Vehicles Policy is to create a robust network of electric vehicle charging stations through partnerships with the federal and local government as well as the private sector. The collaborative effort aims to strengthen the UAE’s position in relevant rankings and enhance its competitiveness in the electric vehicle industry.
