Switching to an Electric vehicle (EV) is a great way to reduce environmental impact and save money on fuel. If you’re looking for an EV in the UAE, you’re in luck – the UAE has a growing EV infrastructure and a massive selection of EVs to choose from. 

Whether you’re looking for a luxury car, a commuter vehicle, or a family car, there’s an EV to fit your needs. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to find the right EV for yourself. 

So, let’s get started – it’s time to find the perfect EV for you!

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Development in UAE

The Emirates authorities have put considerable resources into promoting electric vehicles and the infrastructure to support them. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) network have extended to 325 charging stations and 530 charging points in Dubai. You can take a peek at DEWA’s grid by visiting the link provided and selecting the Public Charger and Fast Charger options. 

Reports indicate that Dubai has set a goal to register 40,000 electric vehicles by 2030. According to a recent survey, 425 EVs have been registered in the UAE, with most of them (80) in the capital Abu Dhabi, over 200 in Dubai, and smaller numbers in the other five Emirates.

Electric Vehicles Made Affordable

At the beginning of 2022, the average cost of an electric vehicle in the UAE was AED 220,000, which wasn’t a pocket-friendly price range. Not anymore!

In the market today, there are ‘n’ number of options available. The list of available electric vehicles includes Tesla, Chevrolet’s Bolt EV, Hyundai’s KONA, BMW i-series, Audi’s e-trons, Volvo C40 Recharge, XC40 Recharge, Toyota bZ4X, and the more affordable Renault Zoe. Additionally, there are a few Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) like Peugot 3008, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Hyundai Santa PHEV. 

Mercedes EQ, Porsche Taycan, and Jaguar iPace are the more expensive choices available. 

Electric Vehicle Brands Available in the Market

Brand	Model	Type	Range
Al Damani	DMV300	BEV	405 km
Audi	E-Tron	BEV	436 km
BMW	iX3	BEV	460 km
BMW	i7	BEV	625 km
BMW	i4	BEV	600 km
BMW	iX	BEV	600 km+
Cadillac	LYRIQ	BEV	482 km
Chevrolet	Bolt	BEV	459 km
GMC	Hummer EV SUV	BEV	482 km
GMC	Hummer EV Pick-up	BEV	560 km
Hyundai	KONA	BEV	482 km
Jaguar Land Rover	I-Pace	BEV	470 km
MG	ZS EV	BEV	263 km
Peugeot	E-Expert	BEV	280 km
Peugeot	E-2008	BEV	300 km
Peugeot	E-208	BEV	300 km
Polestar	Polestar 2	BEV	540 km
Porsche	Taycan	BEV	380 km +
Renault	Zoe	BEV	395 km
Skywell	ET5	BEV	520 km (under NEDC)
Tesla	Model S	BEV	610 km
Tesla	Model X	BEV	507 km
Tesla	Model 3	BEV	409 km +
Tesla	Model Y	BEV	507 km
Volvo	XC40 Recharge	BEV	418 km
Volvo	Volvo EX90	BEV	600 km
Bentley	Flying Spur Hybrid Mulliner	PHEV	41 km
Ferrari	SF90 Stradale	PHEV	25 km
Hyundai	Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV	48 km
Jaguar	E-Pace Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV	68 km
Jaguar	F-Pace Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV	59 km
Jeep	Wrangler 4xe	PHEV	34 km
McLaren	Artura	PHEV	31 km
Mini Cooper	Countryman Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV	61 km
Peugeot	408 Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV	Pending WLTP Certification
Peugeot	3008 SUV HYBRID4	PHEV	45 km
Porsche	Cayenne E-Hybrid	PHEV	36 km
Porsche	Panamera 4 E-Hybrid	PHEV	44 km
Volvo	XC90 Recharge	PHEV	51 km
Volvo	XC60 Recharge	PHEV	53 km
Volvo	S90 Recharge	PHEV	61 km

Wrapping up…

By 2050, the United Arab Emirates intends to become a net carbon-free country. As part of the UAE Vision 2021, the authorities have promoted EV adoption across the nation. Around 20% of government vehicles have been changed to EVs. They are striving to have 42,000 EVs running on the roads by the year 2030.

The country is ready for a switch. Are you?

Keep this guide handy if you’re planning of switching to an EV. If you’re interested in finding out how much it costs to charge your EV, it’s best to talk to our industry experts. 

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