Electric, hybrid cars will rise to 10 per cent by 2030 in Dubai
By Sheena Amos
DUBAI: Directive Number 01 of 2017 on the establishment and installation of electric vehicle charging stations in Dubai, was issued by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy.
The directive states that all public and private organisations and developers in Dubai must get approvals from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, Dewa, before establishing, installing, operating or maintaining any electric vehicle charging station. In turn, Dewa will coordinate with Dubai Municipality and the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, to ensure that electric vehicle charging stations meet the technical requirements and standards adopted by the relevant authorities.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice-Chairman of Supreme Council of Energy, said Dewa and RTA intend to implement the Dubai Green Transport initiative to promote the use of electric and hybrid cars, and reduce carbon emissions caused by land transport.
“This supports Dubai Plan 2021, and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to make Dubai the city with the lowest carbon footprint in the world by 2050. This also supports the Dubai Carbon Abatement Strategy to reduce 16 percent of carbon emissions by 2021,” added Al Tayer.
“The Supreme Council of Energy is working to increase the percentage of electric and hybrid cars in Dubai. It issued Directive No. 01 of 2016 to set a target for the government. Therefore, at least 10 per cent of all newly-purchased cars will be electric or hybrid from 2016 to 2020. The proportion of electric and hybrid cars will rise to 2 per cent by 2020, and 10 per cent by 2030,” said Ahmad Al Muhairbi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council.
“Electricity tariffs at the charging stations will be clearly defined by the Government of Dubai. Dewa will duly adhere to these tariffs. We urge the public and private sectors to collaborate with each other to achieve these ambitious targets,” added Al Muhairbi.
Dewa has successfully installed 100 electric vehicle charging stations in different areas in Dubai, in cooperation with many stakeholders who helped to identify the most appropriate locations for the stations. Locations include Dubai Airports, Dubai Municipality, the RTA, shopping malls, petrol stations, hotels, parking areas and developer’s locations.