Petrol prices are now edging towards Dh4.50 a litre; filling up even a compact Toyota Corolla can cost more than Dh200. For drivers of larger SUVs, the expense is considerably higher – a full tank in the latest Nissan Patrol costs more than Dh400, while older models can guzzle Dh600.In this context, an EV makes financial sense, particularly for people with access to a wall-mounted home charger.
Even without one, the savings can be considerable. Depending on the vehicle's battery size, a full charge at a Dewa or Adnoc charging station typically costs little more than Dh80 ($22).Alongside rising petrol prices, the UAE's public EV charging network has continued to expand, with about 2,800 charging points across the country and more expected in the coming years.
As electric vehicles become an increasingly practical option for motorists, here are some of the best models currently available in the UAE.Under Dh100,000JAC E30X (From Dh69,995) The compact JAC E30X is one of the UAE's most affordable electric vehicles.
Photo: JACShow caption: The compact JAC E30X is one of the UAE's most affordable ele…Behind the JAC E30X’s slightly cartoonish appearance lurks a capable and well-built car for its modest asking price.
Although tiny in overall dimensions, the E30X's wheel-at-each-corner stance endows it with a 2,620 mm wheelbase, making it surprisingly spacious inside. With a single electric motor sending 95hp or 136hp (depending on trim level) to the front wheels, the JAC is no rocket ship, but it nevertheless feels decently zippy around town.