EVS Saudi Arabia 2025, held from May 4 to 6, 2025, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center in Saudi Arabia, brought together a powerful mix of global innovators, local disruptors, policymakers, and infrastructure leaders, all showcasing the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding role in the sustainable transportation movement. From electric SUVS to vertical takeoff aircraft, the event reflected a region eager to lead the global innovation landscape.
Diverse Vehicles Reflect a Region Embracing Innovation
This year’s exhibition featured a wide spectrum of electric vehicles, from high-performance SUVs to cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft like FlyNow’s E-Copter, signaling a significant evolution in the Kingdom’s mobility ambitions. Far from being in the early adoption phase, Saudi Arabia is now viewed as a strategic testbed for global transportation breakthroughs.
Industry leaders, including Lucid Motors, Geely–Riddara, Zeekr, KIA, Honda, Hummer, Jetour, Rox, Mini, and Lotus, used the platform to debut their latest EV models. Their participation reinforced Saudi Arabia’s reputation as not just a buyer’s market, but a collaborative ecosystem for scaling next-generation technologies.
Local Engagement and Consumer Trends Highlight Market Maturity
Global and local brands alike demonstrated increasing alignment with Saudi Arabia’s market needs and national sustainability goals. Key exhibitors such as Xiaomi, Mini (Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors), and Volvo (Electromin) tailored their strategies to local audiences, while innovators like Eurabus and TAM prioritized alignment with Vision 2030.
Three major trends emerged from the exhibition:
- Strong consumer demand for electric SUVs and urban mobility solutions
- High engagement with smart charging infrastructure, led by Vista Charge, EVIQ, and EVmax
- Increased focus on local partnerships and technology localization, especially in EV platforms and battery systems
These signals suggest a maturing market and a strategic shift toward long-term investments in clean mobility.
Thought Leadership Forums: Building Policy and Innovation Dialogue
The thought leadership forums were a defining feature of EVS Saudi Arabia 2025, transforming the event into a platform for national dialogue, policy alignment, and innovation strategy. Leading voices from across the public and private sectors came together to shape the Kingdom’s electric future.
Key sessions featured:
- Heiko Seitz (PwC) and Jochen Rudat (Electric Ventures) on global EV policy integration
- Faisal Sultan (Lucid Motors) and Mowafak AlSaadi (Electromin) on market readiness and sustainable EV evolution
- Ammar Hammad (Vista Charge), Sanjeev Aggarwal (Petromin), and Ulf Schulte (EVIQ) on a scalable national charging infrastructure
- Sebastian Fuchs, Managing Director – World Automotive Group Digital Products and Services, presented a Data-Driven Case Briefing titled “EV Residual Values & Depreciation: What the Data Tells Us”, offering compelling insights into vehicle lifecycle economics, investment viability, and long-term valuation trends critical to fleet operators and manufacturers
One highlight was the “Urban Mobility Expert Exchange”, moderated by Robin Vermaat, with panelists:
- Abdullah Alshamrani, CEO, envIROXeco
- Ismail Barakat, GM, Bus Rapid Transit, Electromin
- Adah Abdulaziz Alfayez, Director of Research & Innovation, MWAN
- Hashim Al Fatayerji, CEO, Cararak Ventures
- Sultan Alasif, Executive Director, SIRC Company
They explored how electric vehicles are reshaping smart city planning, public transportation, and cross-sector collaboration.
In parallel, the vertical mobility track, led by Yvonne Winter (FlyNow Aviation), alongside experts from Unified Aviation and Prince Sultan University, opened new discussions around air mobility in urban environments.
Additional sessions on fleet electrification, with ONE MOTO, SIXT, and Supply Chain Talks, underscored growing commercial use of EVs.
Youth and academic voices, such as Princess Lolowah bint Yazid Al Saud, Dr. Reem Alothmany, and Linda Al Faisal, emphasized the role of generational leadership and gender inclusion in driving the innovation agenda.
These discussions solidified EVS Saudi as not just an exhibition but a catalyst for national transformation in mobility, education, investment, and policy.
- Yvonne Winter, COO and Co-Founder, FlyNow Aviation GmbH
- Patrick Dahlmann, Chief Information Officer, FlyNow
- Mark Trotter, Managing Director, Unified Aviation
- Eng. Muneer Bakshsh, CEO, GDC ME
Together, they explored the technical, regulatory, and commercial pathways for enabling scalable 3D mobility solutions within Saudi Arabia’s future smart city framework. Their insights contributed to shaping a visionary roadmap for integrating air mobility into the Kingdom’s multimodal transport ecosystem.
Additional sessions on fleet electrification, with ONE MOTO, SIXT, and Supply Chain Talks, underscored growing commercial use of EVS.
Youth and academic voices, such as Princess Lolowah bint Yazid Al Saud, Dr. Reem Alothmany, and Linda Al Faisal, emphasized the role of generational leadership and gender inclusion in driving the innovation agenda.
These discussions reinforced EVS Saudi’s identity as not only an exhibition but a catalyst for national transformation across policy, infrastructure, and human capital.
Key Takeaways for Global Investors and Manufacturers
The central message for international investors and manufacturers was clear: Saudi Arabia is investment-ready.
With robust government alignment, increasing consumer demand, and well-established infrastructure planning, the Kingdom is now positioned as a regional hub for smart and electric mobility.
Major partnerships announced included:
- Electromin and Abudawood Logistics – integrating electric trucks into fleet operations
- EVIQ and Lotus (Al Walan Trading) – signing a partnership agreement for dedicated EV charging solutions
- iCharge and Fuel Way – collaborating to expand national EV infrastructure
- Auton and Turning Point – launching a joint innovation initiative
These announcements underscore a market that is not only receptive to innovation but also actively building the foundations for long-term collaboration and technology transfer.
The Road Ahead: EVS Saudi Arabia 2026
The journey continues with EVS Saudi Arabia 2026, scheduled to take place from May 3 to 5, 2026, at the Jeddah International Convention and Exhibition Center.
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