Dubai electric vehicle charging stations reach 1,860 points

DEWA has provided more than 55,200 megawatt hours of electricity since the programme launched in 2014

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Dubai EV charger station DEWA
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Dubai's electric vehicle charging network has surpassed 1,860 points, DEWA announced. The EV Green Charger initiative, supporting sustainable mobility and the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy, now serves 23,600 users, having supplied over 55,200 MWh of electricity since 2014.

Key points

  • Dubai's EV charging network now exceeds 1,860 points.
  • The EV Green Charger initiative serves 23,600 registered users.
  • DEWA supports Dubai's green economy and sustainable mobility goals.

Dubai’s electric vehicle charging network has expanded to more than 1,860 points across the emirate, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, said the EV Green Charger network now includes stations licensed by DEWA in collaboration with government and private sector entities.

The initiative had enrolled 23,600 registered users by mid-January 2026. DEWA has provided more than 55,200 megawatt hours of electricity since the programme launched in 2014, enough to power more than 276 million kilometres of electric vehicle travel.

“We are working to realise the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to consolidate the emirate’s position as a global leader in the transition to a green economy and sustainable mobility, and make it one of the world’s most future-ready cities. We continue our efforts to strengthen green mobility infrastructure in support of the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030, which encourage the use of eco-friendly transport in line with the emirate’s goals related to sustainability, air quality and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The expansion of charging points under our EV Green Charger initiative supports the growing number of electric vehicles and provides users with a seamless and fast charging experience, further enhancing Dubai’s position as a global destination to live, work and visit,” Al Tayer said in a statement.

DEWA electric vehicle network serves 23,600 users in Dubai by January 2026

“The expansion of charging points under our EV Green Charger initiative supports the growing number of electric vehicles and provides users with a seamless and fast charging experience, further enhancing Dubai’s position as a global destination to live, work and visit,” Al Tayer said.

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DEWA provides four types of chargers: ultra-fast, fast, public and wall-box. Customers can locate charging stations through DEWA’s website, DEWA’s smart app and 14 other digital platforms.

DEWA allows customers to create a Green Charger account through its website, smart app or the interactive voice response service at its Customer Care Centre, enabling them to use charging stations within an hour of vehicle registration.

The service is also available to all users through DEWA’s Guest Mode feature.