Tesla and UAEV have secured the first Independent Charge Point Operator (CPO) licenses for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Dubai. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) announced the milestone on Wednesday at GITEX Global 2024.
According to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Dewa’s managing director and CEO, these licenses aim to “address the rising demand for more EV charging stations in Dubai.”
Dewa launched its first public EV charging infrastructure in 2014 to accommodate the rising EV demand in the region.
Al Tayer reinforced “DEWA’s commitment to facilitating private sector participation in advancing sustainability and reducing emissions in the mobility sector.” He continued, “It also encourages investment in green mobility infrastructure in Dubai, contributing to enhanced quality of life, the innovative use of clean energy, and achieving a balance between economic growth and environmental protection.”
