Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) have signed a long-term contract to roll out 208 ultra-fast EV charging points across the emirate – a move aimed at speeding up taxi fleet electrification and cutting transport emissions. The deal was signed at WETEX 2025 and is part of DEWA’s EV Green Charger program.
DEWA-DTC deal details – 208 ultra-fast chargers, two hubs to start
The first phase will launch two main charging hubs: DTC’s depot near Dubai International Airport and DTC’s headquarters in Muhaisnah 4. The stations will include next-generation chargers with capacities up to 360 kW, designed to serve the growing electric taxi fleet and support fast turnaround times for vehicles. The rollout of 208 points will take place over the contract period and aligns with DTC’s broader fleet transformation plans.
Cost, rollout date, and how drivers can access Dubai’s EV chargers
Dubai’s new ultra-fast EV charging stations will officially begin rolling out in late 2025, with the first two major hubs operational near Dubai International Airport (DTC depot) and Muhaisnah 4 (DTC headquarters). The full network of 208 charging points is expected to be gradually completed over the next 12–18 months, ensuring wider coverage for taxi fleets and public EV users.For drivers, the charging service is designed to be affordable and convenient. DEWA has confirmed that pricing will follow standard EV Green Charger tariffs, with potential special rates for fleet operators like Dubai Taxi Company to support the transition to electric vehicles. Drivers can pay using DEWA’s mobile app, smart cards, or contactless payment methods at each station, making the process seamless Access is straightforward: taxi operators and individual EV owners can register through the DEWA EV Green Charger portal or app, select the nearest available charger, and start charging immediately once registered. The ultra-fast chargers, with capacities up to 360 kW, can significantly reduce charging times, allowing taxis to return to service in under 30 minutes at high-power stations.This rollout ensures that drivers face minimal downtime, can plan routes efficiently around charging points, and benefit from a growing, reliable EV infrastructure. With careful planning, fleet operators can optimize schedules and reduce operational costs while contributing to Dubai’s green mobility and carbon reduction goals.
How Dubai’s EV chargers will cut carbon emissions
DEWA and DTC estimate the initial phase will reduce about 37,939 metric tonnes of CO₂ annually; when combined with DTC’s existing chargers, annual savings could reach around 49,654 tonnes. This contribution supports Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals. The project is explicitly framed as a climate-action step as much as an infrastructure upgrade.
Dubai taxi fleet electrification: Faster charging for drivers and riders
DTC aims to electrify its entire fleet of taxis and limousines by 2040, with the EV fleet expected to surpass 2,500 vehicles by 2030. Ultra-fast chargers (up to 360 kW) will shorten charging windows and improve operational efficiency for drivers, helping taxis return to service faster. This contract complements other private-sector rollouts in Dubai designed to cut charge times to “under 30 minutes” at many ultra-fast sites. Together, these moves make daily EV operations more practical for commercial fleets and drivers.
How this fits Dubai’s bigger EV plan
DEWA’s EV Green Charger initiative, launched in 2014, already supports 1,500+ charging points across Dubai; the new DTC agreement adds capacity targeted at fleet needs while strengthening the public charging ecosystem. Other recent projects (private and public) aim to install hundreds more ultra-fast points across high-traffic locations, retail hubs, residential clusters and transport nodes over the next 12–24 months. This layered approach (fleet hubs + public ultra-fast sites) is intended to reduce range anxiety and accelerate EV adoption citywide. DEWA–DTC deal is a practical step to electrify Dubai’s transport layer: it pairs high-power chargers with clear fleet targets and measurable carbon savings. For drivers, fleet operators and residents this means cleaner rides, shorter charging waits and a faster path to a greener city.
