Following months of free access, the UAE has introduced new charges for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations controlled by governments, therefore reflecting a major change.

Beginning January 2025, UAEV, the first government-owned EV charging network, will use these uniform fees in compliance with the newly published tariffs of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.

New Tariffs for EV Charging

This advancement marks a turning point in UAE's quest of environmentally friendly transportation. Since May, when the pricing were first established, EV charging at UAEV stations has been complimentary, Effective January 2025, the new pricing seeks to guarantee fairness, service quality, and network scalability while supporting the more general sustainability goals of the country.

The tariffs follow this pattern:

VAT plus AED 1.2/kWh for DC chargers
VAT for AC chargers plus AED 0.70/kWh
These uniform rates represent UAEV's dedication to provide fair and open prices along its network, therefore guaranteeing operational excellence and satisfying the needs of EV drivers.

Improved User Knowledge

UAEV is presenting various creative ideas meant to improve the EV driving experience to complement the new pricing. The release of a user-friendly mobile application forms the core of this initiative. Important capabilities of the app will be:

  • Finding adjacent charging stations
  • Sending real-time updates on station availability.
  • Turning on flawless payments
    UAEV will also set up a special 24/7 call center to offer quick help, therefore guaranteeing continuous support for EV owners. These improvements show UAEV's will to provide drivers dependability, accessibility, and convenience.

Chairman of UAEV, Eng. Sharif Al Olama, underlined the initiative's transforming power in the UAE's path toward environmentally friendly transportation "This is a turning point in improving the EV driver experience in line with UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy. We are creating a cleaner and greener future for everyone by means of uniform prices and creative solutions like the UAEV app, he said.

UAEV wants to install 1,000 electric vehicles (EV) chargers thoughtfully placed over metropolitan areas, roads, and transit hubs all around the United Arab Emirates by 2030. This vast network will provide accessibility for intra- and inter-city transport, therefore enabling the acceptance of electric mobility throughout all seven emirates.

Focused on lowering carbon emissions and improving sustainable transportation options, UAEV lines up with the Net Zero 2050 Strategy, The network will provide real-time monitoring to guarantee uptime, fast charging choices, and strategically placed stations-all of which support the objective for green mobility of the country.

Building an integrated ecosystem meant to satisfy various user needs, UAEV is giving innovation, dependability, and accessibility top priority, The network's ongoing growth emphasizes its importance as pillar of the UAE's change toward a more ecologically sensitive future.

Along with creative digital solutions and improved customer service, clear billing fees help UAEV to establish itself as a major participant in the green change of the United Emirates. UAEV is propelling the country toward greener, more environmentally friendly transportation choices with its expanding array of chargers and dedication to sustainable mobility, EV drivers in the UAE should be looking forward a flawless, easily available, environmentally friendly charging experience from January 2025.