What EV incentives does United Arab Emirates offer for imported Chinese EVs? (2026)
United Arab Emirates currently offers: A strong EV push in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with expanding charging and registration perks. (Strong EV push, 5% VAT.)
This sits on top of a base import regime of 5% duty + 5% VAT, which together determines your real landed price. EV incentives change frequently and often differ by region or state within a country, so treat the summary above as a 2026 reference point and confirm the current scheme for your specific case before you order.
For the full incentive, duty and VAT picture for United Arab Emirates, see the United Arab Emirates import guide and price a model with the landed-cost calculator.
Which models benefit most: three low-cost options to price
Because these incentives apply on top of the base import costs, the biggest effective savings land on budget models. Three affordable Chinese EVs you can price to United Arab Emirates today:
- Changan Benni E-Star — landed from $7,048
- Changan Qiyuan Lumin — landed from $8,437
- Aishang A100C — landed from $8,762
Open any link to see its landed cost with the incentive-adjusted figures for United Arab Emirates.