EVs

NEWS DESK

Petrol Savings of up to 84%: NIO’s Analysis Shows EVs Cost Just AED 45 over 1,000 km vs AED 280 for Petrol

News Desk 03/04/2026

With Super 98 petrol now at AED 3.39 per litre and Special 95 at AED 3.28, in the UAE, the cost gap between conventional and electric vehicles in the UAE has widened to levels that are forcing a rethink across corporate fleets and private ownership alike. An analysis by NIO MENA reveals just

BREAKING NEWS Oman

Chinese company to build $1bn lithium battery plant in Oman

Arnold Pinto 07/06/2025

As Arabian Gulf green push accelerates A Chinese company is set to build a $1 billion lithium battery plant in Oman, a move that underscores China’s growing footprint in the Middle East’s clean energy supply chain and Oman’s ambition to become a key regional hub for green technology. The agreement was signed between Oman’s Public […]

Automotive Events Sustainability

Inaugural Yalla Green Mobility show aims to empower sustainable transport in UAE

Arnold Pinto 16/05/2025

By targeting potential EV buyers Dubai is set to host the Yalla Green Mobility show, which organisers claim will be the UAE’s premier electric vehicle (EV) test drive-based sustainability event. Yalla TV will organise the inaugural event on November 23, 2025, at the Dubai Autodrome. The ticketed event aims to accelerate the UAE’s transition to […]

Automotive

China’s leading EV manufacturers unveil unique models at Shanghai Auto Show 2025

Arnold Pinto 30/04/2025

Aiming for global sales The 2025 Shanghai Auto Show is serving as a global stage for China’s top electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, who are showcasing their latest innovations in automotive technology at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre in Shanghai, from April 23 to May 2, 2025. BYD, NIO, XPeng, Li Auto, and Leapmotor lead […]

Automotive Sustainability

Peec Mobility: Pioneering sustainable transport in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 24/04/2025

Converting ICE vehicles to EVs Peec Mobility, a Dubai-based startup, is transforming the electric vehicle (EV) landscape in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by transforming internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs). The company addresses the UAE’s growing demand for sustainable transport solutions while contributing to global climate goals.

Automotive Sustainability UAE

Target set for 50% of all passenger vehicles sold in UAE to be electric by 2050

Arnold Pinto 23/04/2025

Key role earmarked for UAEV The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is accelerating its transition toward sustainable mobility, positioning electric vehicles (EVs) as central to its Energy Strategy 2050. This ambitious plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality by mid-century, with a significant focus on transforming the nation’s transportation sector.​ Delivering the inaugural

Automotive Interviews Sustainability

Charger offers EV owners in the UAE a unique mobile charging facility

Arnold Pinto 23/04/2025

One-of-a-kind service Charger, a Dubai-based electric mobility startup, is transforming the UAE’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape with innovative on-demand charging services. Established in 2024, the company offers convenient, efficient, and sustainable solutions for electric vehicle (EV) owners across the UAE. Unlike traditional charging stations for EVs, Charger

Automotive Events

2025 New York Auto Show unveils expanded EV and PHEV test track

Arnold Pinto 14/04/2025

Featuring top global automakers The 2025 New York International Auto Show is turning up the voltage on electric mobility with an expansion of its popular Multi-Brand EV Test Track. This year’s event offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with a wide range of the latest electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids […]

Events Sustainability Transport

Abu Dhabi is host city of the 4th edition of EVIS

News Desk 21/03/2025

Focus on EVs and sustainable mobility The 4th edition of the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) in the UAE capital is scheduled to take place from April 21 to 23, 2025, at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi as the Middle East and North Africa’s premier event dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility, […]

Automotive

Young urbanites globally have a growing preference for EVs

Arnold Pinto 07/03/2025

Nissan-Economist Impact study reports A new survey commissioned by Nissan and Economist Impact has illuminated the evolving mobility preferences of young urban dwellers worldwide. The survey, which gathered insights from 3,750 participants in 15 cities, highlights a significant shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), as younger generations strongly support sustainable

NEWS DESK

The VinFast VF 8 Demonstrates the Technological Edge of EVs

PR News Desk 15/02/2025

In the modern automotive landscape, the race is no longer just about power and speed—it’s about technology, automation, and seamless connectivity. While traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles continue to evolve, EVs often come with more advanced features in these areas, giving them an edge that is hard for consumers to ignore. EVs, by design, […]

Automotive Markets

China extends vehicle trade-in policy in 2025

Arnold Pinto 19/01/2025

To boost the country’s EV sales China has extended its vehicle trade-in subsidy scheme into 2025, renewing a crucial incentive to further the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The previous policy expired at the end of 2024. The trade-in scheme, which remains the final Chinese government-backed subsidy for EVs, is part of a broader effort […]

Automotive UAE

Exeed to launch Exlantix EV in UAE in Q1 2025

Arnold Pinto 21/11/2024

A new hybrid model also lined up Exeed, the premium automotive brand of China’s Chery Automotive Group, is poised to enter the fast-growing and increasingly competitive electric vehicle (EV) market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by introducing its Exlantix EV series in the first quarter of 2025. The targeted entry of Exeed’s Exlantix ET […]

Automotive News Sustainability

Nissan to unveil affordable bi-directional charging for EVs in 2026

Arnold Pinto 11/10/2024

A pivotal shift in utilising EVs Nissan Motor Co. has announced plans to launch affordable bi-directional charging technology for selected electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2026. The initiative aligns with Nissan’s business plan, dubbed ‘The Arc,’ which aims to introduce innovative solutions that facilitate the transition to electric mobility while unlocking new

Automotive

China becomes first country to sell over one million EVs in a month

Arnold Pinto 01/10/2024

The record was set in August 2024 In a historic milestone for the global electric vehicle (EV) industry, China has become the first country to sell over one million EVs in a single month, achieving this remarkable feat in August 2024. According to new data released by Rho Motion, a leading research firm, this achievement […]

Automotive

Riddara all-electric automotive brand powers into the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2024

With debut of RD6 pickup truck Radar Auto has officially launched its all-electric automotive brand, Riddara, in the Middle East market. At an exclusive event held at the Jebel Ali Resort in Dubai, UAE, the Chinese automaker also unveiled the RD6, China’s first 100% electric 4×4 pickup truck. In particular, the launch marked the introduction […]

Automotive Oman

EV ownership surges 300% in Oman in one year

Arnold Pinto 25/09/2024

The Sultanate of Oman has recorded an unprecedented 300% rise in electric vehicle (EV) ownership in 2024, with registered EVs climbing from 550 in 2023 to 1,500 this year. Khamis bin Mohammed Al Shamakhi, Undersecretary of Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology for Transport, announced this significant milestone during the Second Green

Automotive UAE

How to choose an electric vehicle (EV) in the UAE

Arnold Pinto 11/07/2024

Follow this comprehensive guide In recent years, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), also known as new energy vehicles (NEVs). This shift is propelled by the increasing environmental awareness among residents actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint. The numerous benefits of EVs, […]

Automotive Business

Global EV sales poised for 10-million milestone in 2024

Arnold Pinto 05/07/2024

Hybrids to surpass EVs and ICE vehicles In a significant shift for the global automotive industry, electric vehicle (EV) sales are projected to hit the 10-million mark in 2024. This highlights a decisive turn away from Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. The milestone comes amid projections that ICE vehicles’ market share will dip below 50% […]

Automotive

PHEV Momentum Pushes Global EV Sales Up 18% In Q1 2024

Arnold Pinto 30/06/2024

China Leads With 28% YoY Growth In the first quarter of 2024, global passenger electric vehicle (EV) sales experienced a robust 18% year-over-year growth, driven prominently by the expanding popularity of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). According to the latest findings from Counterpoint’s EV Market Tracker, PHEV sales soared by an impressive 46% compared to […]