- Saudi Arabia’s state-backed EV charging infrastructure company, EVIQ, is on track to deliver 60 new charging stations across the country by the end of the year.
- The new infrastructure is being installed across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province.
- Saudi Arabia is targeting a 30% EV adoption rate by 2030, and this new public charging infrastructure will be key for achieving that goal.
Saudi Arabia’s EVIQ expands its public EV charging network
EVIQ, a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund and Saudi Electricity Co., is leading the country’s efforts to build a comprehensive national charging network, helping to support the projected growth in EV adoption over the next few years.
Mohammad Gazzaz, CEO of EVIQ, confirmed that the group is on track to deliver 60 new locations by the end of the year, but noted that the local EV market is still in its ‘early stages’ – with the arrival of EVs from brands such as Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, and BYD helping to push the uptake figure in the country. Right now, fully-electric models account for around 1% of new car sales in the kingdom.
The expansion will focus on major highway corridors to improve intercity connectivity, including the Jeddah to Madinah, Riyadh to Dammam, and Riyadh to Qassim routes. Gazzaz also outlined the longer term ambitions for the EV charging network, with a national target of 5,000 charging stations across Saudi Arabia. There’s no specific date set for that goal, instead with it set to be achieved in line with the national rate of EV adoption.
Gazzaz also highlighted ongoing partnerships with Lucid and Ceer, two brands which are producing EVs within Saudi Arabia, aimed at providing a smooth and flexible charging experience for owners. The focus on highway coverage will intensify in 2026, allowing long distances to be travelled in EVs with ease.
The major expansion marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s EV infrastructure development, aligning with the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030 goal, which includes a target of 30% EV adoption by the end of this decade.
Authored by Ade Thomas
