Global EV sales are still growing, fast
Global EV and hybrid sales are increasing rapidly. The IEA says 17m vehicles will be sold this year, 20% more than in 2023.
Category: EV News
Al-Futtaim Auto Centers Takes A Lead in EV Servicing in the UAE
Al-Futtaim Auto Centers becomes UAE’s 1st multi-brand EV service network. Trained technicians offer maintenance & repair for electric & hybrid vehicles.
Surge in options for electrified SUVs and trucks
More electrified SUVs and trucks are coming. In a region that loves large vehicles, these will be very popular. We list some of the best.
Al-Futtaim Lexus launches UX 300h in the UAE
The 2024 Lexus UX 300h has launched in the UAE. A luxury hybrid crossover with advanced tech, dynamic performance, and great design.
Electric cars are 40% greener
German study finds EVs are 40% greener than gasoline cars, rising to 55% by 2030, factoring in entire lifecycle emissions.
The cheapest electric cars in the UAE
The cheapest electric cars in the UAE? We find the lowest priced EVs in the country. Remember though; overall cost of ownership is key.
BYD Seal review finds it is “astonishingly desirable”
The BYD Seal, available now, is an ‘astonishingly desirable EV that is certain to win fans with its futuristic but familiar feel.’
Fuel prices have gone up
Fuel prices in the UAE rose from 1 March 2024. Is it time to consider switching to an EV? UAE is one of the cheapest places to charge.
New BYD electric and hybrid models available now
BYD and Al-Futtaim Electric Mobility Company launch three new BYD models in UAE: BYD SEAL, BYD SONG PLUS, BYD QIN PLUS.
Polestar 3 launches in UAE
The Polestar 3 is available to pre-order in the UAE. This luxury 5-seat SUV is a stylish, greener alternative to gas guzzlers.
Chinese brands continue expansion
Zeekr joins other Chinese EVs in the Middle East. It will sell 10,000 cars across UAE, KSA, Qatar and Bahrain by 2025 through local dealers.
BYD takes top spot in global EV sales
BYD has overtaken Tesla in global EV sales in the last quarter of 2023. It sold 526,000 fully electric cars to become the most popular EV maker.
What will 2024 bring in the world of EVs?
2024 will be an exciting year for electric cars in the UAE and across the world. New models, more affordable options and strong growth.
The rise and rise of BYD
BYD has burst onto the world stage. What makes it so different? Great cars and a strong, diversified business are creating long-term success.
Ford plans off-road electric Mustang
The Mustang Mach-E Rally is a muscular new off-road EV from Ford. Available early 2024, it is a performance vehicle set to excite customers.
Goodbye Nissan Leaf: the electric pioneer
Nissan has announced it will phase out the Nissan Leaf by the mid-2020s. It was a true pioneer, establishing the widespread acceptability of EVs.
Tesla has updated its Model 3, with Model Y upgrades to come
The upgrade already announced to the Model 3 and the rumoured changes to the Model Y show that Tesla is still a dominant force in EV innovation.
Polestar 3 completes hot weather testing
The Polestar 3 electric SUV has completed hot weather testing in the deserts of UAE and is due to enter production in early 2024.
The BYD Han could rule the road
The BYD Han is an elegant, tech-filled, luxury sedan EV and it’s coming soon to the UAE. It’s a car that befits its imperial name.
EVs will be cheaper than traditional cars within three years
The lifetime cost of an EV is likely to be lower than traditional fossil fuel cars very soon, according to new research from the University of Exeter.
