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Web Release
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
MAHY KHOORY AUTOMOTIVE EXPANDS ITS UAE FOOTPRINT WITH NEW DONGFENG SHOWROOM IN ABU DHABI
Dongfeng – MAHY Khoory Automotive proudly announces the opening of its first showroom in Abu Dhabi, marking its second location in the UAE. This milestone underscores the brand's ongoing commitment to expanding its presence and delivering exceptional automotive experiences across the region. Strategically located on Airport Road near the World Trade Centre, the new facility offers customers in the capital convenient access to the full range of Dongfeng vehicles, enhancing the brand's presence and customer reach in the United Arab Emirates. The showroom features a wide range of models, including SUVs, sedans and commercial vehicles like the Dongfeng Rich 7, a versatile option designed for both personal and business use. Customers can also explore the DONGFENG 007, an electric vehicle known for its impressive range of up to 1,200 kilometres and rapid charging capabilities, reflecting the brand's commitment to innovative mobility solutions. Dongfeng – MAHY Khoory Automotive has set a benchmark in automotive excellence with its state-of-the-art service centre in Al Quoz, Dubai, renowned for exceptional maintenance and customer support. Building on this foundation, the company is expanding its footprint in the UAE with plans to open a cutting-edge service centre in Abu Dhabi, bringing enhanced convenience and premium service to its local customers. Additionally, new showrooms in Mussafah are on the horizon, offering greater accessibility to Dongfeng's comprehensive range of vehicles and services, reinforcing the brand's commitment to superior customer experiences. 'The opening of our new showroom in Abu Dhabi is a significant milestone in our journey to provide innovative and customer-focused mobility solutions in the UAE. We remain committed to enhancing the ownership experience for our customers', commented Mr. Saj Jabbar, General Manager, MAHY Khoory Automotive. This expansion follows the successful unveiling of the DONGFENG 007 at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) Abu Dhabi 2025, where the model received considerable attention for its cutting-edge technology and design. As part of its commitment to exceptional customer experience, Dongfeng – MAHY Khoory Automotive is focused on providing personalised support and seamless ownership journeys. This includes dedicated customer care teams, comprehensive after-sales services, and advanced service centres designed to deliver convenience, reliability, and peace of mind for every vehicle owner.
The National
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The National
UAE's largest electric-only recharging station to open this year
The electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the UAE is set for a boost later this year with the opening of a charging hub which will provide what has been described as a super-premium experience beyond standard stationary charging stands. Developed by UAEV, the country's dedicated EV charging company, the site is expected to be the first of its kind in UAE and will feature green landscaping, fountains and an automatic queuing system, combining sustainability with sleek user design. The hub is capable of servicing 20 EVs simultaneously and is expected to launch before the end of 2025. While further details of the hub will be unveiled at an official announcement expected in the next two months, The National can reveal that the first hub will launch in Ajman this year, with another to follow in Dubai in 2026. "This is a first-of-its-kind in the UAE," said Hicham Ezzahid, chief executive of UAEV, speaking at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) taking place this week in Abu Dhabi. Through the "flagship hub", Mr Ezzahid hopes to see EV charging become more of an experience than a utility. Heiko Seitz, global and Middle East eMobility leader at PwC, told The National that such experiential establishments are important in creating educational awareness. "People need to be aware that this is actually a positive product, a product that gives them a certain lifestyle, that gives them convenience," said Mr Seitz. Mr Seitz said such hubs will serve as a showcase for the industry, which could encourage further electric vehicle adoption. "They're going to be like flagships for the industry, where people see cars charging and say, 'that actually works. I can do that as well'," he said. "These things are important for the consumer, and they're an important blueprint for other investors. And, other charge point investors will want to follow suit." The hub is part of UAEV's broader goal to install 1,000 public charging stations able to cater to varying numbers of vehicles across all seven emirates by 2030. More than 95 per cent of these are planned to be high-speed units, with next-generation ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering a full top-up in as little as 10 minutes in newer electric vehicle models. Currently charge time can vary, depending on the vehicle and charging station, from 18 minutes to eight hours. In 2024, UAEV rolled out 120 new charging ports across the northern emirates. This year, another 200 ports are planned, mainly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. To support electric vehicle adoption, UAEV has signed a new agreement with AW Rostamani Group, the automotive distributor behind Chinese EV brand Zeekr and the modernised Smart car line-up. Under the partnership, new buyers of Zeekr and Smart vehicles will receive charging credits redeemable across UAEV's network. Mr Seitz said this strategy is seen in Tesla models in the US, which offer free supercharging to encourage adoption. In December, UAEV announced that it had set tariffs for the faster Direct Current (DC) chargers at Dh1.2 per kilowatt-hour, and for Alternating Current (AC) chargers at Dh0.7 per kilowatt-hour. Sandeep Arora, director of strategy and business excellence at AWR, said the deal reflects a market that is rapidly moving towards an EV tipping point. "If you look at the global trends, there is always a tipping point when the acceptance of electric cars increases. We believe that tipping point is the moment one fifth of the cars sold in the market are electric cars," he said. "Electric car numbers have grown by five times in the last five years. We believe the tipping point – where EV adoption really takes off – is just a couple of years away." Electric vehicle penetration in the UAE started to take off in 2023, with a sharp increase in the number of EVs making up the number of cars on the Emirates' roads to 11 per cent in 2023, up from 3.7 per cent the previous year. "We already have close to 150,000 electric vehicles on the roads of UAE." said Mr Seitz. Launched in May 2024, with an initial capital investment of Dh60 million, UAEV's primary purpose is to develop and expand a fast and accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Range anxiety, the term which refers to fears about how far a vehicle can travel without running out of battery, and the time it takes to charge a vehicle, remain the two main barriers on the way to EV adoption. Mr Ezzahid told The National that the company's strategy is not just to increase the number of stations, but to distribute them evenly enough to eliminate range anxiety. Both Mr Ezzahid and Mr Arora agree that the electric vehicle market in the UAE is moving faster than expected, and that electric vehicles could make up 30 per cent of cars on the roads ahead of the government's 2030 target. Mr Seitz, meanwhile, notes that the market has already reached a certain level of maturity. He adds that mass adoption will come when more charging infrastructure is rolled out.
The National
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The National
UAE's first flagship EV charging hub to launch this year
The electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in the UAE is set for a boost later this year with the opening of a charging hub which will provide what has been described as a super-premium experience beyond standard stationary charging stands. Developed by UAEV, the country's dedicated EV charging company, the site will feature green landscaping, fountains and an automatic queuing system, combining sustainability with sleek user design. The hub is capable of servicing 20 EVs simultaneously and is expected to launch before the end of 2025. While further details of the hub will be unveiled at an official announcement expected in the next two months, The National can reveal that the first hub will launch in Ajman this year, with another to follow in Dubai in 2026. "This is a first-of-its-kind in the UAE," said Hicham Ezzahid, chief executive of UAEV, speaking at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS) taking place this week in Abu Dhabi. Through the "flagship hub", Mr Ezzahid hopes to see EV charging become more of an experience than a utility. Heiko Seitz, global and Middle East eMobility leader at PwC, told The National that such experiential establishments are important in creating educational awareness. "People need to be aware that this is actually a positive product, a product that gives them a certain lifestyle, that gives them convenience," said Mr Seitz. Mr Seitz said such hubs will serve as a showcase for the industry, which could encourage further electric vehicle adoption. "They're going to be like flagships for the industry, where people see cars charging and say, 'that actually works. I can do that as well'," he said. "These things are important for the consumer, and they're an important blueprint for other investors. And, other charge point investors will want to follow suit." The hub is part of UAEV's broader goal to install 1,000 public charging stations able to cater to varying numbers of vehicles across all seven emirates by 2030. More than 95 per cent of these are planned to be high-speed units, with next-generation ultra-fast chargers capable of delivering a full top-up in as little as 10 minutes in newer electric vehicle models. Currently charge time can vary, depending on the vehicle and charging station, from 18 minutes to eight hours. In 2024, UAEV rolled out 120 new charging stations across the northern emirates. This year, another 200 stations are planned, mainly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. To support electric vehicle adoption, UAEV has signed a new agreement with AW Rostamani Group, the automotive distributor behind Chinese EV brand Zeekr and the modernised Smart car line-up. Under the partnership, new buyers of Zeekr and Smart vehicles will receive charging credits redeemable across UAEV's network. Mr Seitz said this strategy is seen in Tesla models in the US, which offer free supercharging to encourage adoption. In December, UAEV announced that it had set tariffs for the faster Direct Current (DC) chargers at Dh1.2 per kilowatt-hour, and for Alternating Current (AC) chargers at Dh0.7 per kilowatt-hour. Sandeep Arora, director of strategy and business excellence at AWR, said the deal reflects a market that is rapidly moving towards an EV tipping point. "If you look at the global trends, there is always a tipping point when the acceptance of electric cars increases. We believe that tipping point is the moment one fifth of the cars sold in the market are electric cars," he said. "Electric car numbers have grown by five times in the last five years. We believe the tipping point – where EV adoption really takes off – is just a couple of years away." Electric vehicle penetration in the UAE started to take off in 2023, with a sharp increase in the number of EVs making up the number of cars on the Emirates' roads to 11 per cent in 2023, up from 3.7 per cent the previous year. "We already have close to 150,000 electric vehicles on the roads of UAE." said Mr Seitz. Launched in May 2024, with an initial capital investment of Dh60 million, UAEV's primary purpose is to develop and expand a fast and accessible electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Range anxiety, the term which refers to fears about how far a vehicle can travel without running out of battery, and the time it takes to charge a vehicle, remain the two main barriers on the way to EV adoption. Mr Ezzahid told The National that the company's strategy is not just to increase the number of stations, but to distribute them evenly enough to eliminate range anxiety. Both Mr Ezzahid and Mr Arora agree that the electric vehicle market in the UAE is moving faster than expected, and that electric vehicles could make up 30 per cent of cars on the roads ahead of the government's 2030 target. Mr Seitz, meanwhile, notes that the market has already reached a certain level of maturity. He adds that mass adoption will come when more charging infrastructure is rolled out.
Trade Arabia
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Trade Arabia
Adnoc Distribution to operate 500 high-power EV chargers by 2028
Adnoc Distribution, a leading fuel distributor and convenience store operator, has unveiled plans for a major expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, increasing its charging points from 53 in 2023 to over 200 in 2024. Announcing this at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS 2025), Adnoc Distribution said it has set a target of operating 500 high-power chargers by 2028. The company said last year, it had reduced carbon emissions by the equivalent of more than 23 million metric tonnes. A key unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Adnoc Distribution remains the only one in the UAE currently enabling uninterrupted electric journeys thanks to its advanced infrastructure. The Mena region's largest annual event dedicated to shaping the future of electric mobility, EVIS 2025 kicked off yesterday (April 21) and will run until tomorrow. The three-day event brings together thought leaders, experts and enthusiasts to explore the latest trends and stimulate meaningful change. It features a dynamic conference, an innovative exhibition, a showcase for startup & student innovators, a tech park, a test drive area, and a dedicated OEM exhibition space. In his address at the summit, CEO Bader Saeed Al Lamki said the company continues to strengthen its position in EV mobility by developing advanced charging infrastructure and offering a smart, sustainable digital experience for customers, supporting the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative. Adnoc Distribution's extensive network across all emirates allows customers to travel seamlessly, supported by premium retail services during charging, including exclusive offers and shopping at Adnoc Oasis convenience stores, he stated. He pointed out that innovation and technology remained central to the company's operations, highlighting features such as real-time updates via the Adnoc app and Apple smartwatches, in addition to Plug & Charge technology powered by artificial intelligence, enabling automatic vehicle recognition and charging as soon as it is plugged in. The service also provides smart energy management and real-time predictive analytics, and integrates with Adnoc's loyalty programme while offering flexible digital payment options to enhance the customer experience, he added. Adnoc Distribution continues to expand its digital capabilities and smart services to support the national transition in the transport sector, while delivering a fast and flexible charging experience that meets the expectations of EV drivers across the country. Al Lamki said the company is showcasing the capabilities of the E2GO network at EVIS 2025 and exploring partnership opportunities with government entities, automotive manufacturers and energy providers to further contribute to Adnoc Group's decarbonisation efforts. "Adnoc Distribution plays a pivotal role in supporting the future of EV mobility, with E2GO now fully owned by the company and operating as a major charge point operator that balances customer satisfaction with investment sustainability," he stated. He said customers can now activate the Plug & Charge feature with a one-time setup, allowing them to enjoy seamless automated charging while monitoring the process through the app or smartwatches. The service is currently available for select vehicles within the E2GO network, he added.
Gulf Insider
22-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Insider
EVIS 2025: Robot taxi on display in Abu Dhabi
Autogo, an Abu Dhabi-based autonomous mobility solutions company operating under Kintsugi Holding, is showcasing its RoboTaxi at the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit (EVIS), in collaboration with the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). This marks the first time the RoboTaxi is being presented at a major public event, which kicked off on Monday, April 21 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and runs until April23. The showcase follows active trials currently underway at Emirates Driving Company (EDC), where the RoboTaxi is being tested in real-world conditions. EVIS provides a timely platform to publicly demonstrate Autogo's progress, engage stakeholders, and highlight Abu Dhabi's ambition to lead the region in intelligent mobility solutions. Sean Teo, Managing Director of Kintsugi Holding, said: 'EVIS brings together the region's most influential voices in transportation. Our presence here, alongside ITC, underscores our commitment to transforming what's possible in autonomous mobility and positioning the UAE at the forefront of this shift.' The RoboTaxi is part of Autogo's Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model — an innovation framework focused on deploying intelligent, autonomous solutions across transport, delivery, sanitation, and rapid response sectors. This milestone supports Abu Dhabi's broader vision of becoming a global testbed for smart city technologies and next-generation mobility. Also read: UAE Bank Apologises After Some Customers Receive 'error' Sms During System Upgrade
