Sharjah’s SRTA, BEEAH partner to build EV charging stations

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The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has partnered with BEEAH to build and operate a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the emirate.

The installation of EV charging infrastructure is expected to support drivers looking to make the switch to electric vehicles.

Hundreds of chargers will be built across the emirate in strategic locations along highways and multiple districts, covering key commercial and urban areas to make charging fast, convenient, and accessible to the public.

The new network of chargers will include fast chargers, adding to the existing EV charging infrastructure in Sharjah.

BEEAH will work with the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) to plan, develop, and install a network of hundreds of EV chargers, including fast chargers, in strategic locations across the Emirate.#electricvehiclecharging #GreenTransport #EVcharger pic.twitter.com/AP52ky1qR0

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“The ‘Electric Chargers’ project, in collaboration with BEEAH, is a flagship initiative that promotes renewable and environmentally friendly energy in Sharjah,” said Dr. Yousif Khamis Mohamed Alathmane, chairman of SRTA.

Alathmane emphasised the importance of the project in addressing the increasing number of electric vehicles and the need for fast chargers. He expressed that the initiative’s objective is to encourage the use of eco-friendly alternatives and to meet the current needs of Sharjah’s users.

The project aligns with the UAE’s authority’s broader strategies to reduce carbon emissions, starting from the deployment of electric buses and taxis, and extending to improvements in public services.

SRTA, BEEAH boost EV transition

SRTA and BEEAH are working to enhance Sharjah’s network of EV chargers as the UAE seeks to increase the share of EVs to 50 per cent of total vehicles on the roads by 2050. The network will support Sharjah’s vision to elevate the quality of life for residents and shape sustainable, smart cities.

“Together with SRTA’s expertise, we look forward to enhancing access to EV charging infrastructure, supporting drivers in strategic locations throughout the emirate and bridging the gap between EV charging demand and supply,” said Khaled Al Huraimel, group CEO and vice chairman of BEEAH.

Al Huraimel said by integrating robust EV charging networks into Sharjah’s infrastructure, SRTA and BEEAH are solidifying the emirate’s position as a climate-positive, net-zero city.”

BEEAH has made key investments in shaping a greener transportation industry within its fleet operations and for its partner cities. Its joint venture with Crescent Enterprises – ION – provides comprehensive solutions for emissions-free mobility, including ride-hailing and on-demand transport services.

Within its fleet of over 2,000 vehicles, BEEAH has already introduced several EVs and is exploring partnerships to repurpose traditional vehicles into EVs as they approach the end of life.

The waste management firm is also testing vehicles that run on green hydrogen, a zero-emissions alternative to traditional fuels.

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