UAE motorists set sights on EVs
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Filed on December 19, 2020
Michal Ocwieja with his son Denis checking an electric car Renault Twizy at the Grand Finale of the Electric Vehicle Road Trip Middle East at The Sustainable City in Dubai. -- File photo
The trend towards more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles continues, but concerns about battery range and price will slow the widespread adoption of EVs
Petrol heads across the UAE are increasingly looking at the offerings of the electric vehicle (EV) market, with many saying that they are considering buying one as their second vehicle.
According to new research by digital transformation consultancy, Publicis Sapient, the trend towards more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles continues, but concerns about battery range and price will slow the widespread adoption of EVs. The paper showed that 82 per cent of UAE respondents are considering an EV as their next vehicle; whilst 90 per cent are considering a hybrid. The research also found that those in the UAE are more likely than any other country surveyed to pay more for better fuel efficiency. The UAE is also the most willing region to pay more for connected technology features in their next vehicle, although 77 per cent believe the tech they have access to on their smartphone should come as standard.