Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV), a joint venture between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE), has signed a strategic agreement with AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) to enhance the charging experience for its electric vehicle customers across the UAE.
Through the agreement, signed on the sidelines of EVIS 2025 (Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit), AWR Group will offer charging credits to customers who buy either Zeekr and smart, the compact SUV, electric vehicles leveraging on the UAEV’s network across the UAE. These credits can be easily activated through the UAEV app and used at any UAEV station across the country, providing drivers with convenient, hassle -free access to one of the UAE’s fastest-growing charging networks.
Through its flagship automotive business, AWR Group is the exclusive distributor of Zeekr and smart vehicles in the UAE, managing both sales and after-sales services for the two next-generation electric vehicle brands. Through this agreement,
Commenting on the agreement, Hicham Ezzahid, CEO of UAEV, said: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to make electric vehicle adoption easier, more rewarding, and truly accessible for everyone in the UAE. These types of collaborations not only enhance the ownership experience but also accelerate the nation’s transition to clean mobility.
“Strategic partnerships like this are essential to building long-term consumer trust in electric transportation. When infrastructure and innovation move in lockstep, adoption becomes a natural outcome.”
“This is more than a business collaboration—it’s a strategic alliance that puts customer education, accessibility, and sustainability at the forefront,” said Sanaa Ouahmane, CEO of the Mobility Services division at AW Rostamani Group, “We are not just supporting electric vehicles adoption—we’re enabling a new standard for how people move.”
“AW Rostamani Group is committed to supporting the UAE’s vision for a net-zero future. This partnership with UAEV addresses a critical market need for robust charging infrastructure, enabling the adoption of electric vehicles across the country,” Ouahmane added.
With 122 charging ports already operational—including numerous ultra-fast chargers—and plans to reach 300 by the end of 2025, UAEV is the largest EV network in the Northern Emirates and continues to expand nationwide. Its high-speed DC charging stations are strategically located to give drivers the confidence to travel freely, easing concerns about range and charging accessibility.
Charging constraints and range anxiety have long been barriers to wider EV adoption in the UAE. Through this collaboration, AWR Group and UAEV are jointly addressing these challenges—removing one of the most common concerns among prospective EV buyers and paving the way for broader adoption through convenient, reliable, and accessible charging solutions
The charging credit programme will be launched in the coming months with Zeekr and smart drivers will be encouraged to download the UAEV app to redeem their credits and enjoy seamless access to UAEV’s national network.
