Electric vehicle charging standards differ depending on the region of the world. Within the UAE, the most prevalent charging standards for AC charging is Type 2, while for DC charging the most prevalent standard is CCS Combo Type 2 and CHAdeMO. Each of these have a unique socket, which allows the charging cable to be plugged into the vehicle. These sockets can be differentiated by their design:
Type 2
CCS Combo Type 2
CHAdeMO
The amount of power supplied to the vehicle while charging is dependent on the battery of the vehicle and the power capacity of the charging station. The public charging network of Dubai mainly comprises of 22kW to 43kW Type 2 AC charge points, 50kW to 150kW CCS Combo Type 2 and CHAdeMO DC charge points.
Approved electrical contractors by DEWA should be used for the installation of any electrical equipment within the Emirate of Dubai, including home charging stations. Home chargers typically range from 3.6kW to 22kW Type 2 AC and require customers to follow the NOC procedures of the local utility. A variety of home charge point suppliers are available within the Emirate of Dubai:
In 2020, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, issued Directive number 2 of 2020 to update the targets on the purchase of green vehicles by Dubai Government entities. The directive increases the annual government procurement target for EVs and hybrid vehicles to 20% starting from 2025, with a further increase to 30% starting from 2030.
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