Electric vehicle (EV) charging activity in Dubai rose by 23.6% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).
The increase marks a significant milestone in the emirate’s push for sustainable transport and its broader Net Zero 2050 goals.
Since the launch of DEWA’s Green Charger initiative in 2015, over 39,159 megawatt-hours of electricity have powered EVs across Dubai, translating to more than 195 million kilometres driven sustainably. EV ownership has grown in tandem, with more than 39,000 electric vehicles registered by the end of Q1 2025—a 5.41% year-on-year increase.
“Through the Green Charger initiative, we continue to support the transition to green mobility in line with the UAE's Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030,”
said Al Tayer.
The number of EV users registered under the Green Charger programme has surged from just 14 in 2015 to 20,903 by early 2025. Dubai now hosts over 1,100 EV charging points through DEWA’s network and licensed charge point operators, making clean transport more accessible than ever.
According to a recent survey by global insights firm Toluna, 73% of UAE residents prefer electric vehicles—reflecting a growing nationwide appetite for sustainable mobility.
DEWA’s charging stations are available 24/7 at key locations across Dubai. Users can locate stations and manage their accounts through DEWA’s website, app, and 14 other digital platforms. Four charger types are available, and both registered and guest users can access the service with ease.
As EV demand grows, DEWA’s infrastructure and digital accessibility are helping Dubai move steadily towards a cleaner, greener future.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
