EV charging near Dubai Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3
VoltUp Umm Ramool is close to DXB Terminal 3. How limousine, taxi and rental-car drivers fit a charge around a pickup or a drop-off, what to expect at night, and what it costs.
VoltUp EV Charging Station in Umm Ramool is about a 7-minute drive from DXB Terminal 3 and about an 11-minute drive from Terminal 1.
The station is open 24/7, a VoltUp operator connects every car, and you pay the public DC charging fee with AED 0 extra fees. Most of the airport drivers we see are limousine and taxi drivers, plus visitors in rental cars. This guide shows how to fit a charge around a pickup or a drop-off at DXB.
How far is VoltUp from Dubai Airport?
VoltUp EV Charging Station is at 22B Street 25, Umm Ramool, Dubai, UAE, close to Dubai Airport.
| From VoltUp Umm Ramool to | Drive time |
|---|---|
| DXB Terminal 3 | about 7 minutes |
| DXB Terminal 1 | about 11 minutes |
Drive times measured on Google Maps on a weekday afternoon (23 Oct 2026). Traffic changes.
For many chauffeurs, Terminal 3 is the one that counts. It is where Emirates flights arrive, and it is where most of the airport bookings we hear about start. Open the directions to VoltUp Umm Ramool in Google Maps to plan your route, and see drive times to Umm Ramool for other parts of Dubai.
Who charges here on the way to or from DXB
Three groups make up most of the airport traffic at our hub:
Limousine drivers with a booking. They charge before they pick up a guest, so the car is ready for the trip that follows.
Taxi drivers with trips to and from the airport. They usually charge between airport runs, at any hour.
Visitors in rental cars. Many rent their EV at or near the airport, and stop to charge before they return it.
The cars we see most often on airport work are the BYD Han and the Tesla Model Y, then the Tesla Model 3, and some Tesla Model X. We also charge fleet cars such as the Forthing Friday and the Forthing S7.
Timing a pickup from VoltUp
A pickup has three parts you can plan: the drive, the guest's walk out of the terminal, and your charge.
The drive. Terminal 3 is about 7 minutes from the hub, Terminal 1 about 11.
The guest. In our drivers' experience, allow up to 15 minutes after landing for luggage.
Your margin. Being early at the airport is better service than being late. Plan to leave the hub with time to spare, not at the last minute.
Your charge is the part that moves. The charger screen and the VoltUp app show the battery percentage and an estimated time until done, and the app tells you when charging has finished. If time is short, you do not need to wait for the last few percent: we recommend charging to about 90% for battery life, and going from 80% to 90% takes long compared with the range it adds. Sessions stop at 95%.
Tell the VoltUp operator at your bay when you need to leave. The operator unplugs the cable when you are ready to go.
After a drop-off: charge and recover
Many drivers come to us right after they have dropped a guest at the airport, often after a long trip. They charge the car and take a break while it charges, then continue with their day.
While your car charges, you can use the air-conditioned waiting area, the prayer room, the toilets and the shower. Wi-Fi and cold drinking water are free. All facilities stay open at night, the waiting area is step-free, and there is an accessible toilet. The hub is built for quick in, quick out, so the bays are for cars that are charging.
At night
When two cars share one charger, its power is split between them, so a car that charges alone can often take more power, depending on the car.
The team is on site 24/7. Through the night several operators are on site, and each group of charging bays has its own designated VoltUp operator. If a session stops halfway, for example because of the car's battery system or an adapter, the operator deals with it on the spot: restarting the session, swapping the adapter or moving the car to another charger. You do not have to fix anything yourself.
Night drivers tell us this is why they feel at ease here: there is always someone at the bay. If you need help before you arrive, call or WhatsApp +971 52 557 6145, monitored 24/7.
Questions drivers ask us
How far is VoltUp from Terminal 3?
About a 7-minute drive. Drive times measured on Google Maps on a weekday afternoon (23 Oct 2026). Traffic changes. Full answer
How much does it cost?
AED 1.20/kWh + 5% VAT (AED 1.26/kWh including VAT). Every customer pays the same tariff, fleet or private, day or night. There are no connection, parking, idle-time, minimum-session or adapter fees, and no subscription. See VoltUp pricing for examples by car.
Do you have adapters for Chinese cars?
Yes. Cars sold through official GCC dealers use CCS2 and plug in directly. Cars imported from China often use GB/T, and we keep more than 35 adapters on site for GB/T, CCS1 and Tesla (NACS) cars. We always use our own VoltUp-certified adapters, free to use, and the team brings the right one. Most EVs on UAE roads can charge; CHAdeMO is not supported. See which EVs can charge at VoltUp.
Can I pay with cash?
You pay from the VoltUp app wallet, and you can top it up with cash at the deposit machine in the waiting area. You can also top up by card (Visa or Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay, or by bank transfer. No app yet? Ask our team on site: you can charge and pay in cash afterwards.
Can you help me make an account?
Yes. On your first visit, the team helps you download the VoltUp app, create an account and top up, then shows you how to start: a VoltUp operator connects the cable, you scan the QR code on the cable in the app and tap start session. You can also start with an RFID card linked to your account. Full answer
Is someone there at night?
Yes. A VoltUp team is on site 24/7, with several operators through the night. Full answer
For limousine and chauffeur companies
If your drivers work the airport every day, a fleet account keeps it simple: one fleet wallet that all approved drivers charge from, one consolidated tax invoice on the 1st of each month, and no contract or lock-in. See fleet accounts and invoicing.
For more on choosing where to charge, read how to choose an EV charging station near you and charging at night in Dubai. For the bigger picture, see how EV charging works in Dubai and the VoltUp Umm Ramool station page.
