EVIQ, Saudi Arabia’s leading electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider, and Blacklane, the global chauffeur service have partnered to advance the EV charging infrastructure in the Kingdom.
This move strengthens both parties’ mutual commitment to drive a sustainable EV ecosystem, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. The partnership will expand Saudi Arabia’s EV charging network throughout major cities and mobility hubs by identifying key locations for new charging stations and setting up dedicated fleet-charging hubs, including one at Blacklane’s new Gulf regional headquarters in Riyadh.
Mohammed Bakr Gazzaz CEO – EVIQ
“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.”
Dr. Jens Wohltorf, CEO and co-founder of Blacklane, commented that, “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.”
This builds on Blacklane’s recent collaboration with Lucid, aimed at integrating its vehicle lineup into Blacklane’s chauffeur service platform across the Kingdom, a part of its broader plan to boost the number of EVs on offer to guests choosing the global chauffeur service.
As the Kingdom’s first rapid-charging network, EVIQ aligns with Blacklane’s focus on innovation and mobility sector disruption. Blacklane will integrate EVIQ’s public charging network into its operations across the region, ensuring convenient and reliable access to charging for Blacklane’s growing electric fleet.
Additionally, the partnership includes exploring joint system integration opportunities to enhance network efficiency as well as user experience. Furthermore, they will co-develop training programs as part of Blacklane’s Chauffeur Training Academy. Blacklane’s chauffeur partners will learn charging best practices, strengthening both companies’ shared commitment to service excellence, safety and sustainability.
Blacklane’s ongoing expansion in Saudi Arabia is backed by TASARU Mobility Investments (TASARU), an investment entity wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
