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EV Mega Hub to launch between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Launch marks a key point in Adnoc Distribution’s roadmap to electrify UAE highways, with 20 hubs expected to launch by the end of 2027 and 15 planned in 2026.
At a glance
Who: Adnoc Distribution.
What: The UAE mobility and convenience retailer is launching a superfast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub. It has also unveiled its roadmap to electrify the UAE highway network by the end of 2027. The EV Megahub will combine fuel and EV charging with food and lifestyle offerings and feature a coworking space.
Why: The hub forms a key part of the UAE EV infrastructure to enable long-distance EV travel and support the country’s transition toward smarter, more sustainable mobility.
Where and when: It is located at Saih Shuaib on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Adnoc plans to open 20 EV charging hubs by the end of 2027, with 15 of these expected to be open by the end of 2026.
UAE mobility and convenience retailer Adnoc Distribution is launching a superfast electric vehicle (EV) charging hub and unveiled its roadmap to electrify the UAE highway network by the end of 2027.
The announcement coincides with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (11-13 January), which is convening global leaders in Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of sustainable energy and infrastructure.
Sustainable energy solutions
This launch reflects Adnoc’s broader commitment to shaping sustainable energy solutions, using intelligence and innovation to maximise positive impact, today and in the future.
Located at Saih Shuaib on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the EV Mega hub features 60 high-speed charging points capable of charging most EVs from 0 to 80 per cent in approximately 20 minutes. The EV Mega hub sits at the core of the roadmap to build highway EV infrastructure across the UAE.
“These efforts are not just about infrastructure, they accelerate the nation’s transition to a green mobility ecosystem and set new global benchmarks for smart, sustainable transport”
Under this roadmap, Adnoc Distribution plans to open 20 EV charging hubs by the end of 2027, with 15 of these expected to be open by the end of 2026, providing comprehensive charging services across all core UAE national highways. This infrastructure serves as a critically important enabler of seamless, long-distance EV travel, supporting the country’s transition toward smarter, more sustainable mobility.
“The inauguration of Adnoc Distribution’s EV Megahub is a significant step in implementing the UAE’s National Electric Vehicles Policy and advancing our vision for sustainable mobility across the nation,” said Sharif Al Olama, undersecretary for energy and petroleum affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure.
“This hub stands out for its strategic location on the E11 highway, one of the country’s most important corridors, providing integrated services for road users and intercity commuters.
“Expanding the high-speed charging network is central to our strategy to cut energy consumption in transport and drive the transformational Global EV Market initiative, which aims to see electric vehicles represent 50 per cent of all cars on UAE roads by 2050. These efforts are not just about infrastructure, they accelerate the nation’s transition to a green mobility ecosystem and set new global benchmarks for smart, sustainable transport.”
Building on the successful launch of The Hub by Adnoc concept last November with a focus on communities, the EV Megahub launch also serves as the opening of the first The Hub by Adnoc location purpose-built for commuters. With a footprint three times larger than traditional service stations, The Hub by Adnoc combines fuel and EV charging with food and lifestyle offerings. Reinforcing the commuter focus of the E11 Megahub site, this location is the first to feature a coworking space, providing customers with a convenient, comfortable environment to work and connect when travelling between the UAE’s two largest cities.
Bader Saeed Al Lamki, CEO of Adnoc Distribution, said: “Adnoc Distribution has powered journeys since 1973 and today, we are building the future of mobility with the UAE’s largest superfast EV charging hub. Our first EV Mega hub is strategically located along a vital highway that keeps our nation moving and is also the first The Hub by Adnoc location dedicated to the specific needs of inter-city commuters. As more consumers choose electric vehicles, we are redefining convenience to ensure they can travel confidently across the country, supported by our growing E2GO network.”
The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has set an ambitious target for 2050 stipulating that 50 per cent of all vehicles on UAE roads be battery-electric. Adnoc Distribution aims to accelerate this vision through its E2GO network, one of the country’s largest charge point operators (CPOs) with more than 400 charging points installed and a target of up to 750 by 2028.
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