Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) Green Charger initiative has supplied more than 39,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity to electric vehicles (EVs) since its launch in 2015, the utility announced on Tuesday, amid surging demand for sustainable transport options in the emirate.
EV charging usage under the programme rose 23.6% in the first quarter of 2025 compared with the same period last year, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, DEWA’s managing director and CEO. The electricity delivered through the initiative has powered EVs for a cumulative distance of nearly 195 million kilometres.
The acceleration in adoption is part of Dubai’s broader strategy to meet national climate targets. “We support the transition towards green mobility and net zero by reducing the carbon footprint in the transport sector,” Al Tayer said, aligning the programme with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy and Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030.
As of Q1 2025, there are over 39,000 EVs registered in Dubai, a 5.41% year-on-year rise. Registered users under the Green Charger programme have grown from 14 in 2015 to over 20,900, while the city’s EV charging infrastructure now comprises more than 1,100 public charging points operated by DEWA and licensed partners.
According to a recent survey by research firm Toluna, 73% of UAE consumers now prefer electric vehicles, underscoring rising public support for the transition.
Charging services are available 24/7 across the city and can be accessed via DEWA’s website, mobile app, and other digital channels. Customers can register for EV charging accounts once their vehicle is listed with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority.
