4 Perks for Residents in Owning Electric Cars in Dubai, UAE
4 Perks for Residents in Owning Electric Cars in Dubai, UAE
- Dubai’s road and energy authorities are giving residents four good reasons to replace their petrol-powered cars in favour of zero-carbon emission electric vehicles
- Consumers who opt to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) will enjoy a number of special new incentives reserved for forward-thinking motorists
- New EV buyers will be able to charge their vehicles for free at DEWA-approved stations until 2019 and use free designated green parking in Dubai
- EV owners will get free registration and renewal fees as well as a free Salik tag and a licence plate sticker identifying the vehicle as an electric car
- Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by electricity, either from off-vehicle sources, self-contained with a battery, solar panels or a generator to convert fuel to electricity
- EVs first came into existence in the mid-19th century, when electricity was preferred for the propulsion of motor vehicles
- In the 21st century, focus on EVs was revived due to technological developments and an increased focus on renewable energy
- The first crude but functional electric vehicle was created by Slovak-Hungarian priest Ányos Jedlik in 1827
- Between 1832 and 1839, Robert Anderson of Scotland invented the first crude electric carriage, powered by non-rechargeable primary cells
