UAE Archives

Tesla Roadster takes flight at its long-delayed launch

The Tesla Roadster climbed a wall and flew on compressed-air thrusters at its Texas launch, hitting 0-60 mph in 0.81 seconds. Production is due in 2028.

iCAUR V25 makes its global debut, with a UAE launch due in late 2026

The iCAUR V25 SUV made its global debut in China with range-extended and battery-electric versions, and a UAE launch is set for Q4 2026.

Chery lines up K2 deal to take its robotaxi abroad

Chery plans to sign a K2 deal with the UAE-based firm at its Wuhu user summit, a first step towards commercial use of its Level 4 robotaxi outside China.

Luxeed sets UAE launch for the second quarter of 2027

Chery’s luxury brand Luxeed will start UAE sales in the second quarter of 2027, led by a flagship MPV, with showrooms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai by end-2027.

LEPAS heads for the Gulf with its L8 plug-in hybrid

Chery’s premium brand LEPAS enters the Middle East in November, with its L8 plug-in hybrid rolling out first in the UAE, Kuwait and Qatar.

BYD says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027

BYD’s Stella Li says its first solid-state EV will arrive in 2027, with limited battery production that year and mass production by 2030.

Why Chinese car makers keep winning buyers from legacy brands

Chinese car makers are winning buyers on quality, safety and price. AlixPartners explains the structural edge behind BYD, Xpeng and their rivals.

Electreon brings wireless charging to ordinary parking bays

Electreon’s Lite DOT fits existing parking bays and delivers up to 11 kW of wireless charging to cars and light vans, with no cable or major digging.

Tesla’s Cybercab motor drops rare earth metals without losing range

The Tesla Cybercab rare earth free motor keeps the same range, Musk says. What it means for EV supply chains, efficiency and China’s grip on magnets.

Lexus RZ 500e lands in the UAE at AED 255,000

Al-Futtaim Lexus has put the all-electric RZ 500e on sale in the UAE at AED 255,000, in a single Platinum AWD grade with a claimed range of up to 460km.

Sharjah’s revamped Porsche showroom opens with the Cayenne Electric

Porsche Centre Sharjah has reopened as a Destination Porsche showroom, with the all-new Cayenne Electric on show at its opening on 18 October 2026.

Ferrari Luce makes its private debut in Dubai

The Ferrari Luce, Ferrari’s first all-electric car, was shown to regional clients in Dubai on 15 October, with no UAE price or delivery date yet.

Tesla opens UAE Roadster bookings with no delivery date

Tesla has opened UAE Roadster bookings at Dh210,000 for the Performance and Dh1.02 million for the Thrust, but no delivery date is offered.

Toyota’s bZ4X Touring arrives in the UAE at AED 184,900

Toyota’s first fully electric model in the UAE, the bZ4X Touring, is on sale through Al-Futtaim Motors at AED 184,900 in a single all-wheel-drive trim.