Arab News, Thu, May 30, 2024 | Dhu al-Qadah 22, 1445
Lucid, EVIQ sign MoU to set up high-speed public charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia is set to activate high-speed public charging infrastructure to
support the adoption of electric vehicles, thanks to a new agreement.
The memorandum of understanding between the
electric car specialists Lucid and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Co., also
known as EVIQ, aims to foster cooperation and the exchange of expertise in
developing and enhancing the Kingdom’s EV sector.
This contributes to the growing adoption of EVs in
Saudi Arabia and bolstering the Kingdom’s position as a leading hub for
innovation and development in the industry’s technology.
Under the MoU, Lucid and EVIQ will collaborate to
develop a high-speed public charging offering for Lucid customers, utilizing
EVIQ’s stations to provide fast-charging capabilities.
“By combining Lucid’s expertise in electric
vehicle design, manufacturing, and sustainable mobility with EVIQ’s extensive
experience in developing and operating public charging networks, including
fast-charging stations, the collaboration will serve to drive innovation and
accelerate EV ownership in Saudi Arabia,” Faisal Sultan, vice president and
managing director Middle East at Lucid, said.
He added: “The collaboration between Lucid and
EVIQ represents a significant step forward in addressing one of the key
challenges hindering the mass adoption of electric vehicles — access to
convenient and reliable charging infrastructure.”
Lucid is dedicated to enhancing the ownership
journey and simplifying the process of acquiring and maintaining the finest
electric vehicle in the world.
“Our mission is to provide the best-in-class EV
chargers and technologies to empower drivers in Saudi to buy and use EVs with
confidence,” EVIQ CEO Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz said.
He added: “Through this partnership with Lucid, we
have taken another big step toward our goal of establishing a national network
of fast charging locations by 2030 to enable and encourage the use of EVs across
Saudi Arabia, in line with the Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030.”