The UAE ranks 22nd of 31 markets for EV readiness in Arthur D. Little's 2026 GEMRIX index, the best in the Gulf but far behind China and Norway.
China's NEV retail sales fell 10.1 per cent in August, but petrol car sales nearly halved, lifting the electric share to a record 65.2 per cent.
Bentley has revealed the Torcal, its first fully electric car, with a WLTP range of up to 600km and charging at up to 400kW.
Li Auto will debut the i6, sold as the Li 6, at the Paris Motor Show in October, bringing its first electric car to Europe before the end of 2026.
The Polestar Formula 2030 concept previews the next Polestar 2 in 2027 and the Polestar 7 compact SUV in 2028, with a public debut due later this year.
Chinese carmaker Rox Motors has started building EVs in Abu Dhabi at Kezad, with its first UAE-designed car due to be unveiled in March 2027.
Ceer Exobot sedan and SUV revealed with an 850hp First Edition, 112kWh battery, up to 670km claimed range and Saudi sales from early 2027. No price yet.
Battery electric cars took 30.5% of new registrations across 16 European markets in August, beating 2026 forecasts from T&E and Rho Motion.
The Ford Territory Hybrid arrives in the UAE from AED 129,000, pairing a 1.5-litre engine with a 1.83 kWh battery for a claimed 23.2 km/l.
Japan EV subsidy offers about 1.3 million yen ($8,450) off a qualifying electric car, but selling within four years means repaying part of the grant.
Global EV sales rose 2 per cent to 1.83 million in August 2026 as a 33 per cent fall in North America almost cancelled out strong gains in Europe.
The Zeekr Dubai flagship on Sheikh Zayed Road has reopened after a redesign, with the 9X SUV on show ahead of deliveries due within two months.
The Omoda O5 HEV self-charging hybrid SUV is on sale in the UAE through Galadari Motors, with a claimed 1,000km WLTC range and 165kW combined output.
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The GAC GS7 plug-in hybrid has launched in the UAE from AED 159,900, with 501hp and a claimed combined range of 1,020km, via Gargash Motors.
BMW Group Middle East has unveiled the updated 7 Series in Dubai with Neue Klasse technology. No UAE price or on-sale date has been announced yet.
The Volkswagen ID. Polo has sold out before launch, with more than 30,000 orders and a ten-month wait for the 24,995 euro electric hatchback.
The Range Rover Electric arrives with up to 600 km of WLTP range, 542 hp and 350 kW charging. Pricing and availability is to be confirmed.
A record BYD UAE shipment of 6,068 vehicles reached Khorfakkan on a new direct route from Shenzhen, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz entirely.
The 2027 Lexus NX plug-in hybrid gets a 23kWh battery, over 100km of electric range and DC fast charging, a first for any Lexus plug-in hybrid.