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UAE: 1,000 new EV charging stations to come up across 400 locations in Abu Dhabi
The new stations will operate under the unified brand name 'Charge AD', with standardised charging tariffs for AC chargers and fast DC chargers
- PUBLISHED: Thu 8 May 2025, 7:34 PM
With the UAE transitioning towards sustainable mobility, 1,000 new EV (electric vehicle) charging stations will be installed across 400 locations in Abu Dhabi.
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, on Thursday, May 8, announced a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure.
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A number of operators have been appointed to manage EV charging stations under public-private partnership (PPP) contracts that cover the supply, installation, operation, and maintenance of charging stations across the capital, Abu Dhabi.
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The first phase of the project includes the installation of 1,000 new charging stations at 400 strategic locations across Abu Dhabi Island, the Al Ain region and the Al Dhafra region, supported by a phased plan to increase the number of stations annually in line with demand.
The new stations will operate under the unified brand name "Charge AD", with standardised charging tariffs set at AED 0.70 per kilowatt-hour for AC chargers and AED 1.20 per kilowatt-hour for fast DC chargers.
Charging points at hotels, shopping centres
This ambitious project forms part of Abu Dhabi Mobility’s ongoing efforts to support the transition to clean mobility and reinforce the Emirate’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
In addition to public charging stations, the network will be further expanded through collaborations with relevant strategic partners to provide charging points at key locations such as hotels and shopping centres, ensuring broader coverage to meet the needs of electric vehicle users.
Abu Dhabi is witnessing rapid growth in electric vehicle registrations, with more than 15,000 EVs registered during the first quarter of 2025. This represents a 60% increase compared to the same period last year. Abu Dhabi Mobility aims for 50% of vehicles on the Emirate’s roads to be electric by 2040, in support of the nation’s vision to achieve carbon neutrality.