ION, the sustainable mobility venture by BEEAH and Crescent Enterprises, has announced the launch of its EV ecosystem, consisting of the ION app and a Charge Point Management System, addressing end-to-end requirements for electric vehicle charging in the UAE.
The fully integrated EV ecosystem ─ a regional first ─ is being utilised for EV chargers across the UAE, including a network of over 100 ultra-fast EV chargers being deployed by ION in partnership with Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA).
Unveiled to industry partners and stakeholders at the Evolve Future Mobility Show, held at Expo Centre Sharjah, ION’s comprehensive ecosystem addresses a critical gap in the region’s EV infrastructure, which has long been fragmented despite a growing community of EV users. It transforms the charging experience by bringing together drivers, operators, property owners, fleet managers, and government stakeholders into a single connected ecosystem.
Drivers can locate nearby charging stations through a single app, while operators and government entities gain insight into network performance and access management tools to maximise growth and revenue.
ION’s digital rollout across the UAE complements its ongoing collaboration with SRTA to strengthen Sharjah’s EV infrastructure further. App users will gain exclusive access to ION’s network of ultra-fast DC chargers installed at strategic locations, delivering reliable, safe charging speeds of up to 400kW that can fully charge an EV in as little as 20 minutes. The public-private partnership aligns with regional net-zero ambitions and supports national climate targets by enabling future-ready charging infrastructure.
ION offered a live demonstration of its ecosystem at its pavilion at the Evolve Future Mobility Show, featuring the app and a physical charging point. Visitors experienced the platform’s intuitive user journey: to find a nearby charger on the map, plug in, track the charging session in real time, and drive off with payment handled automatically.
ION’s demonstration mirrored its vision for its ongoing project with SRTA, which was also part of the ION pavilion. The ION and SRTA collaboration will deploy over 100 EV chargers across strategic locations along Sharjah’s highways and across its districts.
Previously, ION completed groundbreaking projects in the UAE, from deploying charging infrastructure to exploring autonomous transport systems. ION had installed the region’s first ultra-fast EV charger on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It also collaborates with Masdar City to offer sustainable ride-hailing services using a fleet of electric vehicles.
The ION app is available for download in the UAE on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). In the future, ION plans to roll out its app and CPMS to the wider GCC region.
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