Friday, October 16, 2026
EV and New Energy Editor at Khaleej Cars
Maryam Al Kuwari leads Khaleej Cars' coverage of electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended vehicles. She tracks charging networks as they roll out across the GCC, how batteries and range hold up in Gulf heat, and the fast-growing wave of Chinese new-energy brands arriving in the region. Her explainers help buyers choose between an EV, a hybrid or petrol, with plain assessments of charging access, running costs and resale risk.
BYD is preparing to move beyond value-focused electric cars with the Da Han, a full-size flagship saloon aimed at the territory occupied by the Mercedes-Benz EQS, BM
Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz now offer credible electric cars in the UAE, but they are not equally convincing for every buyer. BMW currently makes the strongest all-r
China’s new energy vehicle boom is not just a story about electric cars selling in huge numbers. It is a lesson in how policy, pricing, charging access, local manufa
Tata Motors has used Abu Dhabi’s Tal Moreeb dune to preview the off-road ability of the Sierra EV, showing the electric SUV climbing one of the UAE’s most demanding
The UAE retained its position as the Middle East’s largest electric vehicle market in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the region’s EV sales, according to the Int
EV Auto Show Riyadh 2026 has been confirmed for 9 to 11 November 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the fourth edition set to fo
Geely plans to roll out six new energy vehicles across the UAE and wider Gulf markets by the end of 2026, as the Chinese carmaker expands its electrified product pus
Electric vehicles and hybrid cars have both moved well beyond being niche choices in the UAE. Buyers today have access to a growing range of electric SUVs, luxury sa
The next wave of electric cars coming to the GCC in 2026 is broader than the usual luxury SUV story. It includes electric saloons from BMW and Mercedes-Benz, compact
Dubai buyers looking at a Model Y now face an unusually sensible middle option. The entry Premium RWD costs less, the Long Range AWD is quicker, and the Performance
LEPAS, Chery Group’s new mid-to-premium new-energy vehicle brand, has shipped the first batch of L8 plug-in hybrid SUVs for the UAE and Kuwait, bringing the LEPAS UA
Kia Middle East & Africa unveiled the PV5 at the Museum of the Future in Dubai on 23 June 2026, marking the Kia PV5 Middle East debut and the regional arrival of the