UAE Now Has New Tariffs For Charging Stations Related To EVs

SAUDI ARABIA : UAE now has a new tariff for the charging of electric vehicles. The goal of this new tariff is to ensure the rates are more standardized than before, something similar to what the current conventional fuels are like. 

• The current rules and regulations might be changed in the future if the ministers think it’s needed 
• The fee structure has essentially been divided into 2 - fast charging and slow charging 
• These new tariffs will come into effect in about 2 months 

One of the biggest issues with charging today’s electric vehicles is standardization. While there are a lot of standards for the prices of petrol and diesel, there are such things on EV charging stations, meaning these stations could charge the customer what they want. UAE has put that very issue to rest by issuing new tariffs for charging stations across the country. 

In about 2 months, the new, standardized charging rates will be applicable. The rates are essentially divided into 2 categories - Dh1.20 (which is for fast charging) and Dh0.70 (which is for slow charging) per kWh. Of course, these charges are exclusive of the VAT (Value Added Tax). 

Now, EV enthusiasts will remember the fact that the UAE announced an extensive fast charging unit installation all over the country earlier this year. And this tariff is the follow-up of that very step. The charging stations will henceforth be free once this tariff is implemented. 

Now while this is a great step in the right direction, its implementation is the key. One of the biggest gripes for EV owners is the charging times and if the UAE government can at least somewhat address that, it could boost EV ownership, something that the government already wants. 

But again, it’ll have to do it affordably since one of the biggest upsides of buying an EV is the sheer petrol savings over ICE cars. And if the tariff turns out to be rather expensive, it would beat the whole point of owning an EV.