UAE Announces New Fees For Charging Electric Vehicles

Key Highlights

• The UAE has introduced new fees for electric vehicle (EV) charging services:

Express CAt least Dh1.20 + VAT per kWh.
Slow Charging Service: At least Dh0.70 + VAT per kWh.

• Federal authorities will use methods set by the Ministry of Finance, while local authorities will follow Emirate-level systems.

• The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, will issue necessary rules and procedures.

• The new fees will be implemented 60 days after the resolution is published in the Official Gazette.

• The Council of Ministers can adjust the fees by adding, removing, or changing them as needed.

The UAE Cabinet has introduced new fees for charging electric vehicles, according to Cabinet Resolution No. 81 of 2024.

This decision came after thoroughly reviewing the UAE Constitution, Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, which covers the Jurisdictions of the Ministries and the Competences of the Ministers (as amended), and Federal Decree-Law No. 26 of 2019 on Public Finance (as amended).

The proposal was put forward by the Minister of Finance and got the green light from the Cabinet.

Fee Structure

Here's what the new resolution states about fees for EV charging services:

Express Charging Service: At least Dh1.20 + VAT per kWh.
Slow Charging Service: At least Dh0.70 + VAT per kWh.

Adjustment of Fees

The Council of Ministers can adjust these fees as needed, including adding, removing, or changing them.

Collection Mechanisms

Federal authorities will collect the fees using methods determined by the Ministry of Finance, while local authorities will use systems set up at the Emirate level.

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, working with the Ministry of Finance, will issue any required rules and procedures to implement the resolution.

The new fees will start 60 days after the resolution is published in the Official Gazette.

Verdict

The UAE has introduced a new fee structure for electric vehicle charging services through Cabinet Resolution No. 81 of 2024. Federal and local authorities will implement these fees using specified methods and mechanisms.

The Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, along with the Ministry of Finance, will oversee the necessary procedures to enforce the resolution. The new fees will take effect 60 days after being published in the Official Gazette, reflecting the UAE's ongoing efforts to regulate and manage EV charging services effectively.

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