Charges allow "EV drivers to top-up their vehicles in a short period of time" RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Company has announced the opening of its first electric vehicle fast-charging station, at ROSHN Front in Riyadh. The new site includes two cutting-edge fast chargers, each with an output power of more than 100 kW, which will provide free high-power charging to all EV users in Riyadh. The move ushers in a new era of public accessibility and convenience, in line with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of increasing electric vehicle adoption. “This is a landmark moment for EVIQ, and a significant first achievement in our plans to deploy 5,000 fast chargers across 1,000 strategic locations around the Kingdom by 2030,” said EVIQ CEO Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz. He added: “The opening of our first site at ROSHN Front means that the public has access to the most advanced electric vehicle charging technology. “These fast chargers will revolutionize public EV charging, allowing EV drivers to top-up their vehicles in a short period of time.” ROSHN Group David Grover said: “ROSHN Front is an iconic destination for Riyadh, with over 800,000 visitors each month, making it an ideal location to host EVIQ’s first public EV charging facility. “The adjacent SEDRA, which will eventually add 30,000 modern homes to Riyadh’s housing stock, will also provide EV charging infrastructure throughout the capital’s first humanized, integrated community. “We are delighted to be working with EVIQ as part of our strategies of implementing cutting-edge technologies and partnering with best-in-class collaborators.” EV charging time is regarded as one of the most significant challenges that many EV owners face due to the scarcity of high-power chargers in the Saudi market.