UAE leads Gulf markets in global EV preparations
Dubai: The UAE has emerged as the Gulf’s highest-ranked market for electric vehicle readiness, as a new global study finds that charging networks, vehicle availability, costs and government policy are becoming just as important as the technology inside EVs. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The UAE ranked 22nd globally with a score of 53 in…
The UAE has emerged as the leading market in the Gulf region for electric vehicle (EV) readiness, according to a new global study. The UAE ranked 22nd out of 31 markets in Arthur D. Little's 2026 Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX), with a score of 53. The study evaluated factors such as charging infrastructure, vehicle availability, costs, and government policies, revealing that the transition to electric vehicles is becoming a "global ecosystem race."
While the UAE has made progress, it still lags behind global leaders like China and Norway. China topped the index with a score of 106, followed by Norway at 103. The UAE aims to have 50% of its vehicles as electric or hybrid by 2050, with Dubai targeting a share of more than 15% in its fleet by 2030. The study suggests that EV adoption varies by region and vehicle type, with battery-only EVs expanding faster in some markets and plug-in hybrids acting as a bridge in others.
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