Mace, a leading project and programme delivery consultancy, has successfully installed 12 Tesla Supercharger stations at Doha Festival City, Qatar. These stations, the first of their kind in the country, became fully operational last month.
They feature advanced fast charging technology capable of delivering up to 250 kW of power, enabling Tesla vehicles to gain up to 200 miles of range from a 15-minute charge. This installation marks Tesla’s expansion into four Middle Eastern countries.
Mace managed the entire project, including the installation of the 12 Tesla Superchargers. This follows their previous success in overseeing the completion of 23 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Doha Festival City two years ago, in preparation for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. These initiatives highlight Mace’s commitment to enhancing EV infrastructure in Qatar and the broader Middle East.
Tracey Hunte, Qatar Country Director at Mace, emphasized the company’s dedication to sustainability, stating, “At Mace, we have an enduring commitment to pursuing a more sustainable world, and this project with Doha Festival City to deliver the first Tesla Superchargers in Qatar is a perfect example of this. As a carbon-neutral business since 2021, we are well positioned to advise and support our clients in Qatar, the Middle East, and around the world to help reduce their environmental impact.”
Doha Festival City now boasts 46 EV charging stations for public use, the highest number at a single location in Qatar. These installations were done in partnership with Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) as part of its National Program for Conservation and Energy Efficiency (Tarsheed). This initiative promotes sustainable transport in Qatar and aims to install up to 1,000 fast charging stations across the country by 2025.
Hazim Murad, Assistant General Manager for Doha Festival City Mall Management, praised the collective effort of all stakeholders, led by Mace. “It has been a great team effort by all stakeholders led by Mace to complete this project on time, including the management of the power survey, building permits, and the physical construction of the charging stations. Hosting the first Tesla Supercharger stations in Qatar is a strategic milestone for Doha Festival City that enables the successful launch of the country’s first Tesla showroom.”
Jihad Zarkout, Owner Representative and Assistant General Manager at Bawabat Al-Shamal Real Estate Company (BASREC), which owns Doha Festival City, commended Mace’s professionalism and effective coordination. “The Mace team displayed exceptional professionalism, effective coordination, and a strong commitment to quality. Their strategic planning and problem-solving skills were key to the project’s success. We are highly satisfied with their performance and would gladly recommend Mace for future projects.”
Doha Festival City, Qatar’s largest entertainment, dining, and fashion mall with over 550 stores, has also introduced other sustainable initiatives. These include irrigation systems that use a timer to control water consumption, smart electric systems, and solar technology.
