Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai

Dubai, Oct 4: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have signed a long-term deal to install 208 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the emirate, a move aimed at speeding up taxi fleet electrification and cutting transport emissions. The agreement was signed at WETEX 2025 under DEWA’s EV Green Charger programme.

The first phase will see two main hubs operational: DTC’s depot near Dubai International Airport and its headquarters in Muhaisnah 4. The chargers, with capacities up to 360 kW, are designed to support fast turnaround for taxis, enabling vehicles to return to service in under 30 minutes at high-power stations.

The full network of 208 points is expected to be rolled out gradually over the next 12–18 months. Drivers can access the stations using DEWA’s mobile app, smart cards, or contactless payments, with fleet operators benefiting from potential special rates.

Carbon impact and green mobility

DEWA and DTC estimate the initial phase will cut around 37,939 metric tonnes of CO2 annually, with combined savings of up to 49,654 tonnes when factoring in existing chargers. The project aligns with Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals.

Fleet electrification plans

DTC plans to fully electrify its taxi and limousine fleet by 2040, with more than 2,500 EVs expected by 2030. The high-capacity chargers will reduce charging downtime, increase operational efficiency, and complement Dubai’s broader EV rollout, which already includes over 1,500 public charging points.

This DEWA–DTC initiative combines infrastructure expansion with measurable environmental benefits, paving the way for cleaner, faster, and greener urban transport in Dubai.