Dubai’s EV charging network reached 2,826 charging points by the end of the third quarter of 2026, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) reported in October. The total covers DEWA’s own EV Green Charger stations and stations run by independent charge point operators (CPOs) licensed by DEWA. The figure was highlighted as DEWA hosted the Dubai Charge Point Operators Forum 2026 at the WETEX exhibition from 20 to 22 October.
Key Takeaways
- Dubai had 2,826 EV charging points at the end of Q3 2026.
- The total includes DEWA stations and DEWA-licensed independent operators.
- DEWA hosted the Dubai Charge Point Operators Forum at WETEX on 20–22 October 2026.
- Reliability, customer experience and regulation were central themes for operators.
Key Figures
- 2,826 charging points in Dubai at the end of Q3 2026, public and DEWA-licensed.
- 2015: launch year of DEWA’s EV Green Charger initiative.
- Nearly 50%: the UAE’s share of EV sales across the Middle East, citing the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2026, which names the UAE the region’s top EV market for a second year.
- DEWA’s network includes fast, ultra-fast, public and wall-box chargers.
What the Forum Covered
DEWA is the licensing authority for charging in Dubai and works with independent CPOs under its Regulatory Framework for EV Charging Infrastructure, which sets the licensing requirements for operators. The forum, held under the theme “Connect. Align. Accelerate”, aimed to improve coordination between DEWA, operators and other stakeholders and to address regulatory and operational problems. Sessions covered AC and DC charging, battery swapping, mobile charging and how the CPO ecosystem supports the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the UAE’s net-zero 2050 target.
Background
Dubai has shifted from a utility-led network to a licensed market in which private operators add capacity alongside DEWA. Earlier this year the emirate also extended charging to community venues such as majlis and wedding halls. A forum focused on operators signals that the next phase is about service quality, reliability and customer experience as well as raw numbers.
What It Means
For businesses applying for a CPO licence or adding chargers to residential and commercial buildings, the regulator’s message is about reliability, safety and data. Equipment must cope with heat and dust and connect to a management back end. Our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (Type 2, RFID and app, IP66) suits residential car parks, while our commercial charging solutions cover multi-bay sites.
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