EVIS Abu Dhabi 2025: Accelerating E-Mobility With Smart-Charging and Strategic Alliances

From 21 April, the EV Innovation Summit (EVIS) transformed ADNEC into a Gulf hub for electric-mobility decision-makers. Results point to a maturing Gulf EV market that is shifting from proof-of-concept to scaled execution. Players that secure early infrastructure footholds, forge data-rich partnerships and align with evolving policy will shape the region’s next S-curve of electric-mobility growth.

Date

June 26, 2025

Special - Mobility

Thomas Allgeyer

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Vehicle OEM Highlights

Tesla confirmed its planned entry into Saudi Arabia, signalling intensifying OEM competition across the GCC
XPENG announced a UAE market push with distributor Ali & Sons to localise sales, service and charging support
MAHY Khoory introduced Dongfeng’s 007 extended-range EV to regional fleet buyers, bringing another Chinese brand into the MENA mix
The modular E-Tree Mobility Vehicle demonstrated a flexible, urban-focused design for last-mile passenger and cargo use

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Charging & Infrastructure

CATEC and VEGA Chargers debuted fast-charging hardware engineered for Gulf heat and grid conditions
ADNOC Distribution unveiled next-generation public chargers, reinforcing the oil major’s pivot toward e-mobility services
GO TO-U expanded into the UAE, offering software that optimises charger utilisation and driver experience
Schneider Electric showcased grid-integrated charging systems, positioning itself as a one-stop infrastructure partner
The UAE launched its first vehicle-to-grid-ready bi-directional charging pilot, underscoring ambitions for smart-energy integration
Panels stressed power-grid readiness and the role of smart BESS in smoothing peak-load impacts of rapid charger rollout

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Strategic Partnerships

UAEV formalised alliances with Siemens and Alpitronic to accelerate nationwide DC fast-charger deployment
AW Rostamani Group signed a partnership with UAEV aimed at scaling sustainable mobility services across the emirates
PEEC promoted an electrification-as-a-service model that converts existing fleet chassis to battery-electric, seeking logistics partners
Cross-sector discussions highlighted data-sharing, joint investment and ecosystem co-design as critical enablers of mass adoption

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Market Insights

GCC demand for EVs is moving from early adoption to growth, with trust, access to charging and ecosystem depth called out as key levers
Dubai presented hard evidence of progress – 25 % EV sales growth in 2024 and a multi-pillar green-transport strategy – positioning the emirate as the region’s policy benchmark
Delegates from the Middle East, Europe and China emphasised platform standardisation and open collaboration to de-risk supply chains
Logistics leaders outlined how electrification combined with depot automation could reset total-cost-of-ownership economics for regional fleets

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Government & Policy

Regulators signalled intent to fast-track harmonised charging standards, grid-integration rules and incentive frameworks to crowd-in private capital for infrastructure build-out

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