EV Hubs by EGME: A one-stop shop for all your electric vehicle needs

Emirates Global Motor Electric (EGME) offers a unique platform for fleets and corporates looking to buy or lease electric vehicles and contribute to the green footprint of the UAE

By Suneeti Ahuja-Kohli

Emirates Global Motor Electric (EGME), a member of Al Fahim group, aims to cater to this growing need by offering one-stop shop solutions for all EV needs.

Established in 2021, EGME provides dedicated electric mobility solutions in support of the UAE’s commitment towards Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Hany G Tawfik, Head of EGME, says, “EGME offers a full range of zero-emission vehicles, namely electric cars, electric vans, electric buses and electric trucks with a focus on contributing to the UN’s key Sustainable Development Goals. We have established a supply chain of EVs with multiple manufacturers of cars, vans, buses, trucks, energy storage & charging systems and these are already available here with us in the UAE.”

The company will offer electric buses by MCV, electric vans from Asiastar, electric passenger cars from Skywell and heavy / light duty electric trucks by Sany.

One of EGME’s biggest advantages is the ease of operations, especially for commercial fleets, through its EV Hub model. “At EV Hub, we provide a full range of electric vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses, along with charging, maintenance and other solutions. We offer an incomparable comprehensive product line up of EVs, covering extensive mobility solutions. The company can also set up our EV Hub for commercial fleet at customers’ premises,” adds Tawfik.

EGME also excels in providing vehicles that adhere to regional specifications. The company has been running pilot projects in partnership with UAE government and private fleets this year.

“These pilot projects serve as proof of concepts and solutions tested and developed specifically for the region. Other countries in the region can adopt these conducted field trials in collaboration with the International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA), a Dubai-based non-profit organisation. The trials aimed to explore the potential use of gypsum residue in agriculture. A recently released evaluation report demonstrates enhanced yields and improved growth statistics for crops such as wheat and squash. Walsh comments, “This approach holds promise for enabling agricultural production using partially saline waters, particularly in arid regions within the UAE. It underscores how innovative problem-solving can lead to inventive solutions. Lepidico’s Abu Dhabi plant will stand out as the first lithium chemical plant with no solid process waste. Initially, we will likely employ gypsum residue as a construction material. However, its versatility allows multiple potential uses, including agricultural applications, and it is poised to generate substantial carbon credits.”

These experiments have garnered considerable interest. Lepidico has received letters of intent from entities within the UAE for products that could amount to four times the anticipated annual production of the plant.

Lepidico also has plans to be an early adopter of green hydrogen, a move that could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by twothirds. Walsh explained, “Initiatives within the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi are geared towards bringing commercial quantities of green hydrogen. Once green hydrogen becomes accessible within the KEZAD Industrial Park, we will be wellprepared. This could potentially make us the world leader in the least greenhouse-gas-emitting lithium production.”

The commencement of production by Lepidico is projected for late 2025 or early 2026. However, this timeline is contingent on securing the necessary finances and investments. The project is designed to be sufficiently large to yield favourable economic returns while also being manageable in terms of scaling up risks. Walsh emphasises, “We view ourselves as a growing enterprise, aiming to establish more chemical plants of this nature. We are evaluating the feasibility of constructing a second plant, potentially in the UAE, Namibia, or the US. In due course, we anticipate multiple plant constructions.

Meanwhile, we have licensed our process technologies to Cornish Lithium, a private UK company, which is establishing a pilot plant in the south-western part of England to process lithium mica minerals. Licensing provides an additional revenue stream through royalties, and we are actively exploring this avenue as well.” immediately without the need for new trials. At EGME, we are proud to continue playing a leading role in the transition to zero emissions,” says Tawfik.

With this expansive offering, EGME holds the first-mover advantage in the field of electric mobility, and their vision is to go global from the UAE. “Our strategy is focused on providing economical and environmentally friendly EV solutions, aiming to emerge as a global leader in sustainability, from the UAE to the world,” concludes Tawfik.