UAE Tops GCC in Electric Mobility Readiness: Report
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) | September 24, 2026 | 03:30 PM
DUBAI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 24th Sep, 2026) The UAE has ranked first among GCC markets in electric mobility readiness and 22nd globally with a score of 53, according to Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2026.
The report showed that:
- Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for around 9 percent of new vehicle sales in the UAE in 2025.
- Battery electric vehicles represented approximately 6 to 8 percent, while plug-in hybrid electric vehicles made up about 2.5 percent.
- The UAE boasts around 2,800 charging points, including 1,250 direct-current and 350 high-power charging units.
- The UAE aims for electric and hybrid vehicles to account for 50 percent of its roads by 2050. Dubai targets EVs to represent more than 15 percent of its fleet by 2030.
As per the report, the transition towards electric mobility depends on an integrated ecosystem encompassing infrastructure, policies, incentives, supply chains, and energy systems, not just vehicle technology.
GEMRIX 2026 assessed 31 markets across five dimensions:
- Macroeconomic factors
- EV market and competition
- Customer readiness
- Public charging infrastructure
- Total cost of ownership and regulation.
China topped the global index with 106 points, followed by Norway (103). Only these two markets exceeded 100-point threshold. Singapore (96) and the Netherlands (90) also scored highly.
Joseph Salem, Partner and Middle East Lead for Arthur D. Little's travel, Transportation and Hospitality practice, stated that the UAE’s ranking reflects its growing EV market and commitment to developing an integrated ecosystem. He added that continued investment in charging infrastructure and ambitious sustainability goals underscore the importance of aligning infrastructure, vehicle availability, and customer needs for wider EV adoption.
Alexander Krug, Partner in Arthur D. Little’s Automotive and Manufacturing Goods practice, noted that the transition to electric mobility will vary by market, with those building integrated ecosystems poised to seize early opportunities.