JV to expand charging access for Zeekr and smart EV drivers
Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV), a joint venture between the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and Etihad Water and Electricity (Etihad WE), has signed a strategic agreement with AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group) to enhance the charging experience for electric vehicle customers across the UAE.
The agreement, signed on the sidelines of EVIS 2025 (Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit), further reinforces the UAE’s commitment to accelerating sustainable mobility and future-ready transport solutions.
Attendees included Hicham Ezzahid, CEO; Badr Al Awadhi, Chief Commercial Officer, and Andrew Chan, Chief Operating Officer, representing UAEV; and Sanaa Ouahmane, CEO, Mobility Services Division; Sara O’Hara, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, and Sandeeep Arora, Director Business Excellence, representing AW Rostamani Group.
Distributorship
Through its flagship automotive business, AWR Group is the exclusive distributor of Zeekr and smart vehicles in the UAE, managing both sales and after-sales services for the two next-generation electric vehicle brands.
Through this agreement, AWR Group will offer charging credits to customers who buy Zeekr and smart electric vehicles leveraging on the UAEV’s network across the UAE.
“Strategic partnerships like this are essential to building long-term consumer trust in electric transportation. When infrastructure and innovation move in lockstep, adoption becomes a natural outcome,” commented Ezzahid.
Collaboration
“This is more than a business collaboration—it’s a strategic alliance that puts customer education, accessibility, and sustainability at the forefront,” stated Ouahmane.
With 122 charging ports already operational—including numerous ultra-fast chargers—and plans to reach 300 by the end of 2025, UAEV is the largest EV network in the Northern Emirates and continues to expand nationwide.
Its high-speed DC charging stations are strategically located to give drivers the confidence to travel freely, easing concerns about range and charging accessibility.
