Al Qasba unveils electric vehicle charging stations in Sharjah

Sharjah / WAM

Al Qasba, Sharjah’s premier leisure, tourism and family destination, has unveiled two electric vehicle charging stations as part of the emirate’s green parking initiative, launched recently by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority, (Shurooq) with the aim of promoting a sustainable ecosystem in Sharjah.
The charging stations are also to be used to spread awareness about the importance of electric vehicles in preserving the environment, decreasing harmful emissions and reducing the carbon footprint. Al Qasba’s management is keen to highlight the role played by green parking – of which electric vehicle charging stations are a main component – in promoting sound environmental practices.
“The launch of green parking in Al Qasba, through the opening of two charging stations for electric cars, is a significant boost to the Sharjah government’s efforts of adopting more sustainable methods and advancing the emirate’s status as an eco-friendly city. As electric vehicles become more and more established, moving forward we anticipate that the number of charging stations will increase correspondingly in the emirate, with additional stations being installed at Al Qasba, as required,” said Sultan Mohammed Shattaf, Manager of Al Qasba.
“This initiative is of particular importance to Al Qasba, as it enables us to raise the awareness of our visitors about the significance of sustainability and the measures needed to conserve the environment. Customers who drive electric vehicles can now take advantage of a free-of-charge recharging service, while they are enjoying the world-class facilities at Al Qasba, including its cafes, restaurants, theatre, kids’ areas and numerous other attractions,” he added.
As part of the official inauguration ceremony for the two new electric vehicle stations at Al Qasba, and to demonstrate their effectiveness, a pair of BMW electric cars – the BMW i8 model- were recharged at the two lots in Al Qasba’s car park, one located in Block A and the other in Block D, to demonstrate the recharging technique.

The event also hosted an expert in electric cars to answer questions from the audience and explain how the vehicles operate, in the process explaining their technology and answering questions about the parts used in their being manufactured.