Dubai is making it easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their cars by installing new charging stations at on-street parking spots across the city. This initiative, launched by Parkin — Dubai’s biggest public parking operator — in partnership with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), aims to improve accessibility to EV charging, especially in busy residential areas where home charging isn’t always an option.
The new on-street EV charging stations will be set up in zones A and C, which are designated for street parking. Each station will offer two charging points, operating on 22-kilowatt alternating current (AC), allowing drivers to charge their vehicles efficiently while parked.
These locations were selected to serve high-density neighborhoods where EV owners may struggle to find charging options. The goal is to make EV ownership more practical and encourage more drivers to switch to electric.
The first batch of these charging stations will be available by the end of the first quarter of this year. Looking ahead, DEWA has ambitious plans to install 1,000 charging stations across Dubai by the end of 2025, significantly expanding the city’s EV infrastructure.
EV owners will be able to find, use, and pay for charging directly through the Parkin app, which integrates both parking fees and EV charging costs into a single digital wallet. This makes the process seamless — simply park, plug in, and manage everything from your phone. With these developments, Dubai is taking another step toward a greener future, making EV ownership more convenient and accessible across the city.
Alongside the EV charging expansion, new parking rates for both on-street and off-street parking in Dubai will be introduced from April 2025.
