This advanced infrastructure provides a faster and more energy efficient solution compared to traditional EV charging, addressing two of the biggest challenges facing EV adoption in the UAE: long charging times and limited charger availability.

The system is fully automated, from autonomously parking inside the station, to removing and replacing the discharged battery and a complete health check is performed on the battery, motor, and electric systems. Every swapped battery is charged under optimal conditions and monitored to ensure peak performance and safety.

The five key benefits of battery swapping are:

• As fast as refuelling, a battery swap only takes 3 minutes
• Hassle-free and automated swap, without leaving the car
• Every swap is a health check, ensuring every battery is in Full system health check at every swap
• Optimized charging for longer battery lifespan
• A swappable battery is more easily reused or recycled

The UAE’s first Power Swap Station was officially opened in February 2025, located at Yas Marina Circuit. Since then, around 15% of NIO users in the UAE are actively battery swapping, a number which will continue to grow as more stations are added to the network. This reflects genuine user adoption and an increasing preference among local users.

Unlike conventional charging, that, due to charging curves, slows as the battery nears full capacity, battery swapping provides a charged replacement instantly. NIO Power Swap can provide a more efficient energy deliver solution for the user, eliminating delays, making electric vehicles more practical for everyday use.

Comparing swapping to charging, a 100-kilowatt-hour battery from 5% to 95% would typically take:

• 8 hours on 11kW AC – up to 99% time saving via NIO Power Swap Station
• 2 hours on 50kW DC – up to 97% time saving via NIO Power Swap Station
• 45 minutes on 120kW DC – up to 93% time saving via NIO Power Swap Station

To date, more than 1,749 kilowatt-hours of electricity have been delivered through battery swaps. Delivering the same amount of energy with a 120kW DC charger would take around 15 hours, while the Power Swap Station has done it in just 1.4 hours of total swapping time, a tenfold improvement in energy delivery time.

As demand for battery swapping continues to grow, a second NIO Power Swap Station is set to open in Dubai in the coming weeks, with further stations to follow later this year.

NIO’s Power Swap Station reinforces the brand’s alignment with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030, which encourages investment in sustainable and innovative mobility solutions designed to support the UAE’s fast-growing population.

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Aligning with the global sustainability agenda, this strategic partnership showcases AWR Group’s efforts to address the perceived barrier of ‘range anxiety’ by making EV ownership more convenient for its existing customers and offering an incentive to those considering buying an EV vehicle. This strategic move builds on the Group’s introduction of premium electric mobility brand ZEEKR to the UAE earlier this year, expanding consumer choice in the country’s growing EV segment. The collaboration represents a shared vision towards easing charging-related concerns and establishing an optimal EV adoption journey.

Under this partnership, AWR Group customers will benefit from exclusive EV charging benefits, bundled packages, and access to Charge&go’s extensive network of charging stations across the UAE. To further enhance the EV experience, Charge&go will install charging stations at various properties under the AWR Properties portfolio, including showrooms, offering customers convenient charging solutions and a seamless EV experience.

Commenting on the partnership, Mahesh Rohra, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer at AWR Group stated: “By listening to our customers, we understand that a key barrier to EV adoption is the availability of a comprehensive charging infrastructure. Through this partnership with Charge&go, we’re addressing this perceived concern head-on, making EV ownership more convenient and accessible for our customers. This exciting collaboration aligns with AWR Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable mobility, contributing to a greener future for the UAE and supporting the nation’s zero-emission goals.”

Muammar AlRukhaimi, Chief Executive Officer, Etisalat Services Holding, said: “Our collaboration with AWR Group marks a strategic step in making electric vehicle ownership more appealing in the UAE. By expanding the charging infrastructure and delivering exclusive customer benefits, we’re breaking down the barriers to EV adoption and driving the nation’s transition toward a more sustainable, eco-friendly future.”

Together, AWR Group and e& are committed to revolutionising the UAE’s electric mobility industry, providing a seamless customer experience to drive EV adoption.

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