Free Electric Vehicle charging stations launched in Sharjah
Posted by Zaran Tarapore on Feb 6, 2020
Authorities in Sharjah have announced that new Electric Vehicle charging stations are coming to the emirate and that residents can utilize them for free. In association with Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) and Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), ION – a UAE-based smart, sustainable transportation company - will be supplying, installing and operating the EV charging stations in the emirate.
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Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO of Bee'ah and chairman of ION, said "We are transforming the way people use transportation in the Middle East region, by introducing services and solutions that allow for smart and sustainable mobility. Electric charging stations are an important component in the development of a zero-emissions transportation network in the UAE and wider region and we welcome the chance to work with partners such as SEWA and SCM to contribute to a better quality of life for the residents of Sharjah."
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The launch of the new EV charging stations boost the UAE’s strategic shift to greener mobility and support the country’s current electric vehicle infrastructure. With a phased roll-out planned until 2025, the collaborative effort between all three companies will help ease the range anxiety most potential EV buyers currently possess.