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EV charging cost in the UAE: DEWA vs TAQA vs Bee'ah in 2026
How much does it really cost to charge an EV in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah in 2026?
EV charging cost in the UAE (2026)
Public charging tariffs
| Provider | Emirate | AC per kWh | DC fast per kWh | |---|---|---|---| | DEWA EV Green Charger | Dubai | AED 0.70 | AED 1.20 | | TAQA / ADDC | Abu Dhabi | AED 0.60 | AED 1.00 | | Bee'ah EVCS | Sharjah | AED 0.70 | AED 1.20 | | ENOC E-Link | UAE-wide | AED 0.90 | AED 1.30 |
60 kWh full charge cost
- Home (DEWA residential): AED 15–25
- DEWA public AC: AED 42
- ENOC DC fast: AED 78
- Petrol equivalent (~400 km): AED 220–260.
EVs are still 60–80% cheaper per km, even on the most expensive public tariff.
Cheapest strategy
- Charge overnight at home.
- Use free chargers at Dubai Mall, Marina Mall.
- For long trips, plan around TAQA / ADDC — cheapest DC.
Live tariffs on the [fuel & EV page](/fuel).
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