DEWA And Parkin Collaborate To Install New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations In Dubai By Q1 2025

Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin), Dubai's largest paid public parking provider, has announced an update to its electric vehicle (EV) charging partnership with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). In the first quarter of 2025, DEWA will begin installing new EV charging stations as part of this sustainability initiative. These stations will have a capacity of 22 kilowatts x 2 and will be placed at key parking locations managed by Parkin.

Customers can pay for both EV charging and parking fees in one transaction using Parkin’s app and digital wallet. This collaboration aims to increase the number of DEWA EV Green Charger stations in Dubai, making it easier for residents and workers to access EV charging infrastructure. The convenience offered is expected to boost usage at parking spaces near the chargers, improving operational efficiency and revenue.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA, stated: "We continue to strengthen green mobility by encouraging the use of eco-friendly electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions from the transport sector. This aligns with the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33, which aim to make Dubai the city offering the best living experience. Our partnership with Parkin to install EV Green Chargers is part of our efforts to provide advanced EV charging infrastructure in Dubai, delivering a seamless experience through charging facilities equipped with state-of-the-art, innovative technologies. These initiatives support the UAE's climate goals and consolidate Dubai's position as a leading global destination to live, work and invest in."

Eng Mohamed Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, highlighted their role in advancing EV adoption: "As the clear market leader in parking operations, management and technology in Dubai, Parkin has a critical role in enabling the transition to EV throughout the Emirate. The installation of green chargers in key locations will enhance our world-class facilities, unlock new opportunities for growth and incentivise EV adoption. With unique operational capabilities and a shared vision to enable sustainable mobility, Parkin and DEWA are committed to further expanding EV infrastructure in our city, directly supporting the environmental, social and mobility ambitions of our wise leadership."

DEWA currently operates around 740 EV Green Chargers across Dubai. The goal is to increase this network to 1,000 stations by year-end. Initiated by DEWA in 2014, the EV Green Charger project aims to establish a pioneering infrastructure for electric vehicle charging stations. This supports the rising adoption of electric vehicles throughout Dubai.

The new charging stations will be strategically located within high-density residential areas lacking sufficient access to EV facilities. Zones A and C have been chosen for these installations due to their limited or non-existent existing infrastructure.

This initiative not only supports UAE's climate objectives but also strengthens Dubai's reputation as a top global destination for living, working, and investing.

With inputs from WAM