Blacklane and EVIQ join forces to advance Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

The strategic partnership supports Vision 2030 goals for sustainable transportation and smart mobility

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – 08 July: Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, and EVIQ, Saudi Arabia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider, have signed a strategic agreement to supercharge the roll-out of electric vehicles across the Kingdom.

Under the partnership, the two companies will expand Saudi Arabia’s EV charging network throughout major cities and mobility hubs. Together, they will strategically define priority locations for new charging stations and establish dedicated fleet-charging hubs, including one at Blacklane’s new Gulf regional headquarters in Riyadh.

The strategic alliance reinforces the shared vision of Blacklane and EVIQ to fast-track a robust and sustainable EV ecosystem, supporting the Kingdom’s long-term goals for environmental stewardship and smart mobility.

Dr. Jens Wohltorf, CEO and co-founder of Blacklane, said: “Blacklane’s partnership with EVIQ marks a significant milestone in our bold agenda to redefine sustainable luxury mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As we rapidly scale operations across the nation, we’re thrilled to have EVIQ on-board to actively support our expanding electric fleet. Together we are setting new benchmarks for sustainable innovation and success.”

Mohammed Bakr Gazzaz, CEO of EVIQ, added: “This partnership with Blacklane reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the growth of electric mobility in the Kingdom. By integrating national charging infrastructure with premium fleet operations, we aim to reinforce the foundation for a scalable, future-ready transport ecosystem aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030”.

The partnership builds on Blacklane’s recent addition of Lucid’s advanced electric vehicles into its Saudi fleet, part of its broader plan to significantly increase the number of EVs on offer to guests choosing the global chauffeur service. As the first rapid-charging network across the Kingdom, EVIQ is a strong match for Blacklane’s culture of innovation and mobility sector disruption.

Blacklane will integrate EVIQ’s extensive public charging network into its operations across the Kingdom. This will ensure convenient and reliable access to charging for Blacklane’s growing electric fleet, supporting the company’s commitment to sustainable, high-end mobility. The two companies will also explore joint system integration opportunities to enhance network efficiency and user experience.

The company’s track record in electrification investment is extensive with almost all journeys in Dubai taking place in an electric vehicle, and a very high percentage of electric-powered journeys in further international cities such as London.

This new partnership will include co-developed training programmes as part of Blacklane’s Chauffeur Training Academy. Blacklane’s chauffeur partners will learn charging best practices, reinforcing both companies’ shared commitment to service excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Blacklane’s ongoing expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is supported by TASARU Mobility Investments (“TASARU”), an investment entity wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund ("PIF").