Consumer demand in the UAE’s automotive market is increasingly shifting towards electric and hybrid vehicles, as rising fuel costs, driven by recent geopolitical developments, reshape purchasing priorities. Recent data highlights a clear and immediate surge in EV interest, with engagement increasing by 24% in the first week of April, which surpasses the 5% growth in gasoline and diesel segments by a considerable margin. This sustained uplift signals more than short-term curiosity, pointing instead to a structural shift in how buyers are evaluating vehicle ownership. This change is not happening in ...