Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle (EV) Market Outlook (2021-2027) | Size, Industry, Growth, Forecast, Analysis, Revenue, Share & COVID-19 IMPACT

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market report comprehensively covers the market by vehicle types and regions. Saudi Arabia electric vehicle market report provides an unbiased and detailed analysis of the ongoing trends, opportunities/high growth areas, and market drivers which would help the stakeholders to devise and align their market strategies according to the current and future market dynamics.

Latest 2023 Development of the Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market has been growing steadily in recent years. The major factors driving the growth of the market include government policies and initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy from oil and gas. The development of a robust electric vehicle market is helping in reducing the country's dependence on fossil fuels. Also, the government has introduced several incentives and policies to promote the adoption of EVs, including exemptions from customs duties, free charging at public stations, and the installation of EV charging stations across the country. In addition to this, the government has also been investing in EV charging infrastructure and several private companies have also announced plans to build charging stations in Saudi Arabia.

Moreover, there is growing public awareness in Saudi Arabia about the environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicles which leads to the swashbuckling demand for Saudi Arabia electric vehicles. The government is investing heavily in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure such as the installation of charging stations in public areas and the construction of electric vehicle charging stations. Further, technological advancements in the industry such as battery technology and electric vehicle design are making electric vehicles more efficient and affordable. 

Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Synopsis

Saudi Arabia electric vehicle revenues witnessed a steady growth during 2018-19 owing to the lift of the ban on the imports of electric vehicles however encountered a decline in 2020 owing to the outbreak of Covid-19. The sudden outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in supply chain disruptions in 2020 which affected the sales of automobiles including electric cars in Saudi Arabia.

In addition, the initiation of EV penetration in KSA enables it to be on a track to diversifying its economy by decreasing its dependence on oil. Saudi Arabia electric vehicle (EV) market trends would witness improved demand for electric cars from the booming logistics and passenger transport sector. Government projects and policies are also affecting the electric vehicle market’s growth and are estimated to upkeep the growth over the near future.

The growing efforts taken by the government to reduce carbon emissions coupled with rising environmental concerns are adding to the Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market. Moreover, increasing awareness regarding storage solutions is one of the key factors contributing to the development of the Electric Vehicle industry in Saudi Arabia. 

According to 6Wresearch, Saudi Arabia electric vehicle (EV) market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 42.5% during 2021-2027. Saudi Arabia electric vehicle market is expected to be robust owing to the government’s focus on renewable energy and shift towards lower dependence on an oil-based economy along with the increased standard of living are the primary reasons contributing to the rising demand for electric vehicles. The country has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom in a move to reduce carbon emissions and support Saudi Vision 2030. The MoU commits both countries to cooperate and share expertise to develop technologies, including smart grids and electric vehicles.

Market by Vehicle Types Analysis

Within vehicle types, passenger cars acquired more than 60% of the market share in terms of revenue. They are projected to show significant growth during the forecast period owing to the growing population that suggests a long-term potential in the electric vehicle segment attributed to the rising disposable income of households and lower emissions targets set by the government. The country has decided to curb GHG emissions by 130 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030 under the Paris goal and INDC.

Market by Regions Analysis

Saudi Arabia electric vehicle market share was dominated by the Central region in 2020 which includes Riyadh, Jeddah including many more populous cities as over 70% of the power in the Central region is met by gas and around 54% of Saudi Arabia’s electricity was generated from gas in the past few years.

Key Attractiveness of the Report

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market.
• 10 Years Market Numbers.
• Historical Data Starting from 2017 to 2020.
• Base Year: 2020
• Forecast Data until 2027.
• Key Performance Indicators Impacting the Market.
• Major Upcoming Developments and Projects.

Key Highlights of the Report

• Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Overview
• Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Outlook
• Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Forecast
• Historical Data and Forecast of Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Revenues and Volume for the Period 2017-2027F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Revenues and Volume, By Vehicle Types, for the Period 2017-2027F
• Historical Data and Forecast of Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Revenues, By Regions, for the Period 2017-2027F
• Market Drivers and Restraints
• Industry Life Cycle
• Porter’s Five Force Analysis
• Impact Analysis of COVID-19
• Market Trends
• Saudi Arabia Electric Vehicle Market Revenue Ranking, By Companies
• Competitive Benchmarking
• Company Profiles
• Key Strategic Recommendations

Market Scope and Segmentation

The report provides a detailed analysis of the following market segments:

By Vehicle Types

• Passenger Cars
• Two Wheelers
• Buses
• Trucks

By Regions

• Western
• Southern
• Eastern
• Central