Salik Company PJSC will partner with Schneider Electric and Vcharge to install an electric vehicle charging network across the United Arab Emirates, integrating payments through Salik’s E-Wallet platform.
Under the collaboration, EV charging systems will be deployed at more than 1,800 locations across the country. Under the agreement, Schneider Electric will provide chargers through its channel partner Vcharge.
Vcharge will handle installation, software integration and ongoing maintenance. Salik will connect the charging service to its E-Wallet to enable cashless payments linked to customer accounts.
UAE gets major EV charging network with Salik e-Wallet integration
The companies said the system is designed so EV drivers can plug in and charge using their existing Salik accounts without separate applications, cards or registration. The approach uses Salik’s established customer base and payments infrastructure to support access to public charging.
“At Salik, we are shaping the future of mobility through innovation, integration, and customer-centric solutions. Our collaboration with Schneider Electric marks a significant step in expanding our digital ecosystem to support the growing demand for electric vehicles. By integrating EV charging with Salik’s E-Wallet for simple, cashless payments, we are enhancing convenience for our users while advancing the UAE’s vision for smarter, more sustainable mobility in line with Net Zero 2050,” Ibrahim Sultan Al Haddad, Chief Executive Officer, Salik Company PJSC said in a statement.
Schneider Electric will supply the charging hardware and related technology through Vcharge. “The UAE’s mobility landscape is at an inflection point and continues to evolve rapidly. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to accelerating the energy transition by bringing together Schneider Electric’s smart charging technology and Salik’s innovative payment ecosystem to enable future ready infrastructure that’s both scalable and user centric,” Amel Chadli, President of Gulf Countries, Schneider Electric added.
UAE EV targets and market outlook
The initiative supports the UAE’s target for 10 per cent of all cars to be electric by 2030 under the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy.
The UAE’s EV market is projected to reach around AED 7.16 billion by 2025, with electric vehicles expected to account for more than 15% of new car sales by 2030.
“Together with Salik and Schneider, we’re turning EV charging into a zero-hassle, seamless experience journey—arrive, plug in, go. With Salik’s trusted wallet and Schneider’s reliable hardware, we’re scaling an experience that will accelerate EV adoption across the UAE,” Abdulaziz Al Shamsi, Chief Executive Officer, Vcharge explained.
The partnership adds a payment-integrated charging option to the UAE’s transport infrastructure and expands the role of a major toll operator into EV services.
The companies did not disclose deployment timelines or pricing details. The network will be rolled out nationwide with installation, integration and maintenance led by Vcharge, hardware supplied by Schneider Electric, and payments managed through Salik’s E-Wallet.
