Smart City Playbook

Transport & Mobility

Usecases

City EV Digital Hub

The “City EV Digital Hub” initiative, is a city-wide digital hub for all owners and drivers of electric vehicles (EV). Given the rise of promising charging solutions that are quick and efficient and provide an extended range to drive, there has never been a time better than now to switch to EVs. To encourage the spread of EV trend, Al Madinah city can deploy the city EV digital platform that can connect EV owners and enthusiasts to provide them with all the information required to promote and facilitate the purchase and use of an electric vehicle. Besides checking the location of all charging stations in the city, EV drivers can filter them by plug type. It also enables users to check-in, rate, upload images and comment on the chosen charging station. Drivers can also check charging stations in advance to ensure they are operating and available for use. The digital hub delivers a reliable and one-stop-shop with all needed resources on where to purchase EVs as well as the potential incentives available through financial institutes or the government on EVs.

KEY

CHALLENGES

General public have limited access to data and information that enable contribution to evidence-based decision-making on transport and mobility issues

Authorities are unable to effectively manage and accommodate the seasonal and continual pedestrian and vehicle traffic across the city

KEY EXPECTED BENEFITS

Limited Environmental Degradation

The city will enjoy cleaner air and fewer greenhouse gasses since EVs have no emissions or fumes like gas engines do

Green Transportation

Residents will be encouraged to use more sustainable modes of transportation

Less Cost

Residents will affordably leverage existing charging stations around

ALIGNMENT TO SMART CITY OBJECTIVES

Responsive

TARGET USERS

Mobility Authorities

Auxiliary Mobility Services

Electric Vehicles Owners

Electric Vehicles Driver

USE CASE

JOURNEY

Despite the rising trend of eco-friendly transportation modes, residents and visitors remain concerned about the complexity and logistics of electric vehicles and the availability of EV charging stations around the city.

Mohammad, a resident in Al Madinah city, is incentivized to by an electric vehicle when he hears about the various charging stations installed around the city. He signs-up on an app which gives him access to connect with other EV users and personal assistants in the field. He

Through the city EV digital hub platform, he has access to the listing of all charging stations around him, information on their availability and condition, and links his credit card accounts to it to seamlessly use them as needed.

In the charging stations, sensors monitor power consumption, collect data and information on users; behaviors and trends, and generate insights for city planners on the locations that are most populated with EV users to dictate future initiatives and plans.

POTENTIAL SERVICE FEATURES

Real-time informative map

Access to government resources and information

Marketplace for financial services and loan providers

KEY TOUCH POINTS

Mobile App

Website

EV Stations

Implementation
Timeline

Within 6 months

12 – 18 months

Over 24 months

Technology Commercial Viability

Currently commercialized

1 – 3 years to commercialize

5+ years to
commercialize

Regulatory Conduciveness

No New Policies and
Standards

Some Policies &
Standards to be
Introduced

Complex Policies to be
Introduced

Investment Requirement

Low

Medium

High

Use Case Ownership

Government Driven

Piloted by Gov. & Transitioned to Private Sector

Private Sector

Startups & Entrepreneurs

IMPLEMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS

Consolidation of public and private parking inventories

Network and internet connectivity in indoor and underground spaces

Potential installation and integration of supporting infrastructure for outdoor parking spots

POTENTIAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

IN THE MARKET

Transport & Mobility

Use Cases

Smart End-to-End Parking Systems

Real-Time Responsive City Transport Infrastructure “Mubasher”

Predictive Road Maintenance

Car-Pooling and Sharing City Platform “Wasilni”

Assistive Technologies for Public Transportation

Driving School
of the Future

Urban Micro-Mobility Solutions Platform “Jawlat Al Madinah”

Move in Al Madinah Companion App

City EV Digital Hub