Abu Dhabi expands EV charging points in public parking areas

Abu Dhabi has brought hundreds of new electric vehicle charging units into operation across public parking areas, as part of efforts to encourage greener transport across the emirate.

The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), in collaboration with Q Mobility, has activated 244 charging units, providing a total of 332 charging points, under the first phase of the project, allowing EV drivers to charge their vehicles while using designated bays within the Mawaqif public parking network.

The initial phase will eventually cover 1,000 charging units across 405 locations in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain and the Al Dhafra Region. The network will include standard chargers as well as fast-charging facilities.

The wider project aims to deliver 4,500 charging units, offering more than 9,000 charging points across approximately 2,250 locations by 2032.

The initiative is being developed through partnerships with private-sector companies and forms part of Abu Dhabi's strategy to support low- and zero-emission vehicles.

ChargePoint, Tatweer Middle East & Africa and Loop Global are participating in the implementation of the project.

"This project represents a practical step towards achieving the objectives of the Centre’s Low and Zero-Emission Vehicle Strategy and reflects its commitment to providing integrated infrastructure that supports the wider adoption of electric vehicles," said Eng. Hamad Adel Al Afeefi, Executive Director of the Intelligent Transportation Systems Sector at the Integrated Transport Centre.

Motorists can scan QR codes displayed on the charging units to access the relevant app, find charging stations, check connector compatibility and view tariffs.

The designated parking bays can only be used while vehicles are being charged and must be vacated once charging is complete.

Drivers are reminded that standard public parking fees under the Mawaqif system apply to these bays, while charging services are subject to the tariffs approved by the charging station operators.