If you’re thinking about making the switch to EV (Electric Vehicle) in Bahrain, the first thing you want to know is where you can actually charge. The network is still growing, but there are already stations spread across the island, from Seef and Manama to the Bahrain International Circuit in Zallaq. Some are solar-powered, some sit beside car dealerships, and a few can deliver ultra-fast charging built specifically for Gulf conditions.
Here’s what’s currently on the ground, plus the apps that help you find and use them.
Before getting into locations, it’s worth knowing about the two digital platforms that tie the network together.
EV-Charge, introduced by the Ministry of Electricity and Water Affairs (EWA), is the companion app for actually managing your charging sessions. It lets you locate stations on an interactive map, check real-time status and ratings, and start or stop charging remotely. It handles payments, sends notifications when charging is complete or your balance is low, and keeps a full record of past sessions. Available on both Android and iOS.
goEV.bh is the central platform supporting Bahrain’s EV infrastructure. It provides an interactive map showing charger locations and live availability across the island, along with details on connector types, power output and pricing. The platform is accessible through its own site, a mobile app and the national portal at bahrain.bh, with eKey integration for secure access. It also links to relevant government incentives and sustainability programmes.
Between the two, you can plan, locate and manage a charge from your phone before you’ve left the house.
Bahrain Financial Harbour has a charging station within the development, providing the J1772 charger.
Government Avenue, close to Bab Al Bahrain, has a public charging point in the old commercial district.
Seef has the highest concentration of chargers on the island.
The Almoayyed Tower car park has a 24-hour single-plug station yielding a power of CCS 50 kW.
BNET’s Seef station, located near the Benefit Office, runs 24 hours and is solar-powered. This is one of two BNET stations, developed to support the Kingdom’s green initiatives. The charging stations are strategically located in high-traffic areas, ensuring easy access for motorists.
EVzone operates a station close to the Zain Bahrain Tower HQ, where Zain partnered with Huawei to install chargers capable of up to 360kW with liquid-cooling technology designed for Gulf conditions.
The EV City Centre charging station is located in the basement of the mall. The two Tesla Type 1 Destination Chargers yield 3.2 kW of power, are completely free to use and work with any vehicle.
Porsche’s Destination Charging Station sits at Al Fanar Avenue in Muharraq Governorate. It’s a Type 2 setup at 22kW with two charging points available, and is available for public use.
BNET’s second station is located opposite the University of Bahrain’s Isa Town campus. Like the Seef location, it’s solar-powered and part of a wider rollout plan that could eventually cover more than 30 BNET exchange sites across the Kingdom.
Three stations sit alongside car dealerships. Tubli has a charger near the Al Haddad Mercedes showroom. In Ma’ameer, there’s one by the First Motors Hyundai showroom. There’s also a station located by the Euro Motors showroom in Sitra. These are practical options if you’re in the southern or industrial stretches of the island.
The Bahrain International Circuit has a charging station in its car park, near the Welcome Centre. It’s on the left side of BIC’s main entrance gates, by the shaded parking opposite the Welcome Centre.
Bahrain isn’t working in isolation. Across the GCC, EV sales penetration doubled from around 2% to 4% in 2024, making the region one of the fastest-growing EV markets globally. Dubai already operates more than 1,270 public charging points. Saudi Arabia is targeting 5,000 chargers by 2030. Qatar has surpassed 300.
In November 2025, Bahrain introduced its first comprehensive regulatory framework for EV charging, covering installation standards, safety and grid compatibility for both personal and commercial use.
For most EV owners in Bahrain, home charging does the heavy lifting. That tracks with the wider Gulf, where it accounts for around half of all EV charging. In Bahrain, home charger installations rose 64% year-on-year across high-income residential areas in 2024. Domestic electricity tariffs of roughly $0.03/kWh make it cost-effective, and developers are increasingly offering EV-ready infrastructure in new builds.
The government is easing requirements for installing chargers in residential communities and office spaces, and the 2025-2030 roadmap calls for integrating charging into new urban projects as standard.
That shift from public network to household access is likely what tips the balance. When charging becomes as routine as plugging in your phone overnight, the case for switching gets harder to argue against.
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