Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, crystallizes in transforming Dubai into the smartest and happiest city in the world. In line with this vision, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is working on enhancing the concept of green mobility through the launch of the Green Charger initiative, aimed at establishing infrastructure and electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai in line with a strategy to reduce carbon emissions by 16% in 2021. Follow us to learn about the locations of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai.

Locations of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dubai

DEWA has successfully established 300 charging stations for electric vehicles distributed in various locations across Dubai. Their precise locations can be identified by visiting the authority's smart application or through its website. Through these platforms, one can search for the locations of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai by simply entering their current location. Fast charger stations are available at several locations, including:

• DEWA Head Office - Customer Happiness Centre
• Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park
• Customer Happiness Centre - Sustainable Building
• Customer Happiness Centre - Al Hudaiba
• Central Stores and Workshop
• Jebel Ali Power Station
• Rawiya Workshop
• Qusais Control Centre
• DEWA - Warqaa Office
• Lisaili Park
• Latifa Hospital - Al Jalila Children's Specialty Centre
• Dubai Hospital
• Zabeel Health Center

Types of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dubai

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has installed four types of charging stations, which are:

• High-Speed Charging Stations: Providing direct current with a power of 10 kilowatts.
• Fast Chargers: Providing alternating current with a power of 43 kilowatts and direct current with a power of 50 kilowatts. This charger can complete 80% of the charging process in just 20 to 40 minutes.
• Public Chargers: Two plugs with alternating current with a power of 22 kilowatts. Charging can be completed within 2 to 4 hours depending on the type of car and its battery capacity.
• Wall Chargers: Alternating current with a power of 22 kilowatts. Charging can be completed within 2 to 4 hours depending on the type of car and its battery capacity.

Green Charger Card

The Green Charger Card can be obtained by registering with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. This card allows its holders to use electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai. An exclusive account must be created through the Green Charger Card services on the authority's website or through its dedicated smart application. The card will be delivered to the registered location within 3 days from the registration date.

Documents Required for Registering for the Green Charger Card

Vehicles Registered Outside Dubai:

• Emirates ID or passport copy for investors or citizens of GCC countries.
• Vehicle registration card for individuals.
• Trade license and vehicle registration for businesses.
• Government vehicle registration for government entities.

Vehicles Registered within the Emirate

No documents are required as they are provided by the authority through integration with the Roads and Transport Authority.

Registration Fees and Costs

Insurance Fees

• Individuals: Free until December 31, 2021.
• Businesses: AED 500.
• Government: Exempt from insurance fees.

Connection Fees

• Individuals: Free card delivery until December 31, 2021
• Businesses: AED 20 with addition to the amount of Value Added Tax
• Government: AED 20 with addition to the amount of Value Added Tax

Consumption Fees

• Individuals: Free until December 31, 2021
• Businesses: 29 fils per kilowatt-hour with addition to the amount of Value Added Tax
• Government: 29 fils per kilowatt-hour with addition to the amount of Value Added Tax

Operating Times of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dubai

Distributed charging stations at fuel stations and public places operate 24/7, while green charger stations located at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's Happiness Centers operate seven days a week from 7:30 AM to 12:00 midnight.

Cost of Using Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dubai

The cost of charging an electric vehicle depends on the electrical energy required to charge the car battery. It's worth mentioning that before September 2017, the cost of charging electric vehicles at public charging stations was 29 fils per kilowatt-hour, which is a huge saving compared to conventional fuel-powered vehicles.

The authority announced free charging for owners of electric vehicles registered in the Green Charger initiative from September 1, 2017, until December 31, 2019, to encourage the public to use electric vehicles in Dubai. Later, the period of free charging was extended until December 31, 2021, to include charging stations at fuel stations and public places excluding home charging stations.

Along with a set of other features provided by the Roads and Transport Authority:

• Free parking
• Exemption from registration and renewal fees
• Exemption from Salik card issuance fees
• Provision of special stickers on license plates

Home Charging Stations and Their Cost

Electric vehicle charging devices are installed in homes near the property's electricity meter, and the electricity used in the charging process is added to the household electricity bill at the same residential consumption tariff.

With this, we have provided a clear and detailed overview. If you encounter any problems during the installation process or lose the Green Charger card, you can contact us at 9999 601 04. Follow Sky Love's Arabic blog to stay informed about everything new in the world of real estate, life, and society.