Arab States Expand EV Charging Infrastructure as Regional Sales Surge

Electric vehicle sales in the Middle East reached 75,000 in 2025, a 40% annual increase, as governments launch charging networks and partnerships.

• Electric vehicle sales in the Middle East totaled 75,000 units in 2025, representing a 40% year-on-year growth.
• Saudi Arabia launched the EVIQ brand, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund and the Saudi Electricity Company, to support its 2030 vision.
• Qatar's Kahramaa announced the deployment of EV charging stations nationwide under the Tarsheed smart charging program.
• The global number of public charging points grew by 33% to 1.8 million by end of 2025, surpassing 7 million total public chargers.