Abu Dhabi Mobility, an arm of the United Arab Emirates’ Department of Municipalities and Transport, announced plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across 400 locations in the emirate, as part of efforts to expand EV infrastructure and support growing demand.
The authority did not disclose the size of the investment but confirmed that the project will be carried out through public-private partnerships (PPP), involving multiple appointed operators responsible for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of the charging stations.
The new charging points will be distributed across Abu Dhabi Island, the Al Ain region and the Al Dhafra region. Each location will operate under the brand name “Charge AD,” with standardised pricing set at AED 0.70 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for alternating current (AC) charging and AED 1.20 per kWh for direct current (DC) charging. Additional installations are expected at public sites such as shopping malls and hotels, although specific locations have yet to be confirmed.
“We believe that the establishment of a unified and extensive electric vehicle charging network is a fundamental pillar in promoting the adoption of electric vehicles and enabling a smarter, more sustainable community,” said Dr Abdulla Hamed Al Ghfeli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre.
The announcement follows a surge in EV registrations in Abu Dhabi, with more than 15,000 vehicles registered during the first quarter of 2025 — a 60% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The emirate has set a target for 50% of vehicles in the country to be electric by 2040, as outlined in a policy framework introduced in 2022 that includes guidelines on EV ownership, electricity supply, pricing and infrastructure development.