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operations of SMEs.

“EV charging will be seen as a key part of business infrastructure - not just transport,” he added.

Another green mobility expert, Ahmed Al Ketbi, shared the sentiment, pointing out that there has
been increasing demand for EV charging solutions among businesses, especially in Dubai and Abu
Dhabi.

“The demand is high among delivery companies and property developers,” said Al Ketbi, founder
and CEO of Evcars, another Khalifa Fund-supported startup that focuses on EV accessories and
charging solutions.

“At Evcars, we are committed to staying ahead by providing tailored solutions that make EV
adoption easy, affordable, and efficient for SMEs across the region,” he told Aletihad.

Al Ketbi envisions a green urban landscape where EV production is more localised, fleet leasing
options are widely embraced, and workplace charging is the norm.

“We are also pushing for more direct SME support, including subsidies on chargers and easier
access to fleet leasing,” he said.

Growing EV Adoption in UAE

Strong government policies, saving opportunities, and technological advancements have been
fuelling the EV shift in the UAE, the two experts said.

“Major cities like Abu Dhabi and Dubai are pushing sustainability agendas, and government fleets
are leading the adoption, creating momentum in the private sector,” Al Shamsi said.

Among the sectors that are showing robust demand are government, logistics, last-mile delivery,
public transport, and hospitality, he added.

Al Shamsi’s VCharge alone has installed more than 8,000 chargers and delivered more than 130
government projects nationwide since it was established in 2019.

Al Ketbi’s Evcars is also building on the momentum and now growing its presence in Al Ain, Sharjah
and Dubai, all the way to Muscat.

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