Electric Vehicle Knowledge Empowerment Series

Workshops and lectures

• Workshop 2026-07-14 21:00 Online 1 registered

  Electric Vehicle Fundamentals: Global Trends, Technologies, and the Future of Mobility

  An introductory technical lecture covering the fundamentals of electric vehicles, including EV types, key components, operating principles, batteries, charging systems, and modern charging technologies. The session also explores global EV market trends, key drivers of electrification, and the sector’s outlook toward 2035, highlighting emerging opportunities in transportation, energy, and investment.

• Workshop 2026-07-21 21:00 Online 0 registered

  Can the Power Grid Handle the Growth of Electric Vehicles?

  A specialized lecture exploring the relationship between electric vehicles and the power grid, including the impact of EV charging on household loads and distribution networks, and the grid’s ability to accommodate increasing EV adoption. The session also examines charging time and load synchronization, smart charging and load management, solar energy and storage integration, and bidirectional charging technologies such as V2G and V2H, supported by published research studies.

• Workshop 2026-07-29 21:00 Online 0 registered

  The Future of Electric Vehicle Batteries: Where Are We Heading?

  A knowledge-focused lecture exploring the evolution and future of electric vehicle batteries, from lithium-ion battery fundamentals, components, and chemistries to current challenges such as safety, charging speed, performance degradation, and raw material sustainability. The session also highlights next-generation technologies including solid-state, sodium-ion, and lithium-sulfur batteries, and their potential role in enabling safer, more efficient, and sustainable electric mobility.

• Workshop 2026-08-05 21:00 Online 0 registered

  International Standards and Regulations for Electric Vehicles

  A specialized workshop covering key international standards and regulations governing the electric vehicle sector, with a focus on safety requirements, battery testing, thermal and electrical protection, charging modes and levels, connector types, and charging infrastructure requirements. The workshop also explores smart communication protocols such as ISO 15118 and OCPP, Plug & Charge, bidirectional charging (V2G), cybersecurity, interoperability, and future trends in EV charging technologies.

• Workshop 2026-08-12 21:00 Online 0 registered

  Saudi Arabia’s Efforts in the Electric Vehicle Sector

  A knowledge-focused workshop highlighting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to build an integrated electric vehicle ecosystem, covering policies and regulations, local manufacturing, charging infrastructure, supply chains and batteries, renewable energy, and human capital development. The workshop also explores the role of the Public Investment Fund, Ceer, Lucid, EVIQ, major industrial projects, local market growth, investment opportunities, and emerging jobs in electric mobility.

• Workshop 2026-08-19 08:05 Online 3 registered

  The Electric Grid and Electric Vehicles: A Relationship Requiring Accurate Analytical Models

  A specialized scientific session exploring the relationship between electric vehicles and the power grid, with a focus on how charging patterns and EV penetration levels affect power system reliability. The session covers probabilistic and statistical modeling of driver behavior, charging scenario simulation, reliability impact assessment, and practical solutions including dynamic demand response and smart Time-of-Use tariffs to support grid readiness for the future of electric mobility.

• Seminar 2026-08-30 21:00 Online 3 registered

  Business Partners Meeting in the Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Sector

  An interactive meeting bringing together manufacturers, contractors, suppliers, and partners in the electric vehicle and charging infrastructure sector to discuss key challenges and opportunities, introduce the Association’s awareness initiatives, strengthen engagement with relevant entities, reach key stakeholders, and build effective partnerships that support the development of Saudi Arabia’s electric mobility ecosystem.

• Workshop 2026-09-14 21:00 Online 0 registered

  Sector Voice: Challenges, Opportunities and Partnerships in the Electric Vehicle Sector

  The seventh session of the Knowledge Empowerment Series for Electric Vehicles was an interactive workshop moderated by Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Anazi, Vice Chairman and Founding Member of the Electric Vehicle Technologies Society. The workshop explored the current state of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, covering the beneficiary journey before and after purchasing an electric vehicle, as well as market readiness and the technical, regulatory and operational requirements of charging facilities. It also examined the challenges facing users, suppliers, contractors, investors and site owners, with a focus on four key sector gaps: knowledge, access, implementation and trust. The scientific material highlighted national efforts in fast-charging infrastructure, local manufacturing, technical standards, safety and sustainability. It also introduced practical proposals, including the establishment of a “Sector Voice Observatory” to publish periodic reports, monitor recurring challenges, develop targeted knowledge resources and provide recommendations supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia’s electric vehicle sector.