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UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (50) of 2024

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن المتطلبات الفنية للسيارات الكهربائية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
May 15, 2024
Effective from
May 31, 2025
Articles
2
Last synced
Sep 7, 2026
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Plain-language summary

  • Sets technical and safety standards for electric cars sold or used in the UAE.
  • Applies to manufacturers, importers, dealers, and operators of electric vehicles nationwide.
  • Requires compliance with approved specifications for batteries, charging systems, and vehicle safety.
  • Aligns local EV rules with international standards to support adoption and infrastructure rollout.
  • Authorities may inspect, certify, and refuse non-compliant electric vehicles entering the market.

Establishes technical and safety standards for electric cars sold or used in the UAE, requiring manufacturers, importers, dealers, and operators to comply with…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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    Article 1

    Article (1) The Regulation on Technical Requirements for Electric Cars (UAE.S 2698:2024) shall be deemed a mandatory technical standard in the United Arab Emirates.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force (365) days as of its date of publication. Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us, On: 07 / Thul Qidah / 1446 A.H. Corresponding: 15 / May / 2024 AD

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