UAE Opens 60-Charger EV Hub on Major Highway
The United Arab Emirates just opened a massive 60-stall electric vehicle charging station on a key highway, and it's a sign that even oil-rich nations see where transportation is heading. By 2027, the country plans to electrify nearly all its highway network.
When an oil-producing nation builds one of the region's largest electric vehicle charging stations, it's time to pay attention.
The United Arab Emirates just opened a 60-stall DC fast-charging hub on the E11 highway, a vital corridor connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Built by ADNOC Distribution, a company that operates over 500 gas stations across the region, this massive charging station sends a clear message about the future of transportation.
This isn't just a test project. ADNOC plans to electrify nearly all of the UAE's highway network by the end of 2027, with EV charging stations already numbering 370 under their E2GO brand across the country.
"The inauguration of ADNOC Distribution's EV Megahub is a significant step in implementing the UAE's National Electric Vehicles Policy," said Engineer Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. The country aims for electric vehicles to represent 50% of all cars on UAE roads by 2050.
The location matters. Positioned on one of the country's busiest highways, the charging hub makes long-distance electric travel practical and convenient for drivers throughout the Emirates.
The Ripple Effect
When companies built on oil revenue invest heavily in electric vehicle infrastructure, they're reading economic signals the rest of us should notice. ADNOC isn't abandoning their core business, but they're clearly preparing for a transportation shift.
This move could accelerate EV adoption across the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and Egypt, where ADNOC operates hundreds of additional stations, may see similar investments as the charging network expands beyond UAE borders.
The charging hub also addresses one of the biggest concerns potential EV buyers have: range anxiety. With 60 charging stalls in one location, drivers can charge quickly during long trips without worrying about availability or wait times.
For a region built on petroleum wealth, embracing electric vehicles this publicly represents a remarkable pivot. It shows that forward-thinking energy companies aren't betting against EVs but preparing to serve drivers no matter what powers their vehicles.
The future of transportation is being written on highways from California to the Arabian Peninsula, and it's running on electricity.
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Based on reporting by Electrek
This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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