DEWA plans 100 to 200 new EV chargers in Dubai in early 2027, taking the network beyond 2,800 charging points

Dubai: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has revealed plans to add between 100 and 200 new green chargers during the first half of next year, 2027, as part of ongoing projects. This coincides with DEWA receiving requests to install new charging points in public locations, depending on the availability of sites and their compliance with approved requirements and licences, to keep pace with the increasing growth in the use of electric vehicles in the emirate. In press statements yesterday, the authority explained that electric chargers with a capacity of 360 kilowatts allow the vehicle battery to be charged to 80% in about 15 minutes, compared to about 30 minutes using a charger with a capacity of 120 kilowatts, depending on the type of vehicle and its ability to receive energy. The distribution of charging points in Dubai depends on four factors, including the location, the size of the demand for it, the number of electric vehicle users, and the extent of the need to provide chargers in the area. In detail, Butti Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Senior Engineer at DEWA, said that the Green Charger initiative represents one of the important initiatives supporting sustainability and Dubai’s directions towards sustainable and smart mobility, noting that the number of charging points has increased since the initiative was launched in 2015 from about 200 points to about 2,800 points currently. Butti Abdullah Al Suwaidi, Senior Engineer at DEWA, said that the Green Charger initiative represents one of the important initiatives supporting sustainability. Picture credit: Supplied This came during the authority’s participation in the Dubai International Electric Vehicle Exhibition and Conference 2026, which is organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and the China Electric Vehicle Alliance ‘China EV100’, under the slogan ‘Towards a smart and sustainable future in mobility’, and under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai. Al Suwaidi explained that all Green Charger points are affiliated with and licensed by DEWA, noting that DEWA is working to increase the number and spread of charging points, enhance the reliability of the service, and facilitate access to them for electric vehicle users by providing information about their locations through DEWA’s app. He noted that new projects within the DEWA’s plans include adding between 100 and 200 green chargers during the first half of next year. He explained that the authority provides charging solutions with different capacities, including a 120 kW DC charger and another with a capacity of 360 kW, explaining that the first can charge the vehicle's battery to 80% in about half an hour, while the second can charge it to the same percentage in about 15 minutes, depending on the type of vehicle and its ability to receive power. He explained that the distribution of charging points in Dubai depends on the location of the area, the level of demand for it, the number of electric vehicle users, and the need to provide chargers in locations where these vehicles are used but charging points are not available. Al Suwaidi pointed out that the authority deploys chargers in different areas of the emirate, including Deira, Bur Dubai, Dubai Land and Dubai South, according to the size of the demand and need. He added that the authority receives requests to install charging points in areas that need them, explaining that the implementation of the request is linked to the availability of a suitable public location, and the possibility of installing the charger according to the approved requirements, noting that installation in public locations is free of charge when the necessary requirements are available. He pointed out that the authority also deals with requests from companies and entities wishing to establish charging points, by providing the necessary licenses in accordance with the approved requirements, in order to support the expansion of the network and keep pace with the increasing growth in the use of electric vehicles in Dubai. The exhibition features 120 companies showcasing their latest innovations and technologies in the fields of electric vehicles and smart and sustainable mobility, including advanced electric cars, charging and infrastructure solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.