Al-Futtaim Toyota provides taxi operators with 90% of the 2-2 “hybrid” vehicles

Electric cars and "hybrids" .. Limited demand and growth expectations

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Officials of used car trading companies in Dubai and Sharjah said that the markets are witnessing a very limited demand for used electric and "hybrid" cars, which in turn affects the weak supply of these types of cars.

They attributed the limited demand for used electric and hybrid cars to the high prices compared to the traditional ones that depend on fuel, as well as the level of awareness among consumers about it, the effects of the Corona pandemic, the novelty of these cars in the market, and the limited versions offered, pointing out that the used car sales outlets It displays the types most in demand by the consumer.

They confirmed to "Emirates Today" that the used car market is often a reflection of the new car trade market, which offers very limited types, noting that new electric cars need more time to be available at reasonable prices in the user market.

They pointed out that government agencies in Dubai greatly stimulate the use of electric cars, and have launched many incentives to acquire them, such as registration facilities and free public parking.

In turn, Al-Futtaim Toyota affirmed its commitment to providing environmentally friendly cars in the UAE by providing the market with alternative energy technologies from 2008 until now, pointing out that it provides five hybrid models in the UAE market today.

"Al-Futtaim Toyota" revealed that it provides the operators of the taxi fleets operating in the UAE with more than 90% of the hybrid cars, stressing that there is no significant difference between the prices of "hybrid" and conventional fuel-powered vehicles, given the advantages provided by electric cars. .

And she expected the continued growth of demand for "hybrid" vehicles in the coming years, as current owners upgrade their cars to newer "hybrid" models, while more individuals will realize the advantages of "hybrid" cars.

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