Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of vehicle(s) including electric ones do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, infrastructure, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car or vehicles do you advise not to bring?
I drove a medium sized SUV during my time in Kuwait. Car theft isn't really a thing here, so you don't have to worry about that, but you'll almost certainly get dinged a few times. If you intend to do a little desert driving, or to navigate the alarmingly large potholes that tend to appear on Kuwaiti roads, then a 4WD would be a wise investment. I've seen a couple of Teslas on the roads, but there doesn't not seem to be much charging infrastructure around. At-home charging would be a crap shoot. On the other hand, gas is unbelievably cheap in Kuwait, so box up your old Hummer and go to town. The AC will get be working overtime throughout the summer, if you are buying a used car, check the AC out carefully for any unusual noises - a new compressor isn't cheap. - May 2023
I would recommend a large SUV. The gas prices are very low here. Roads have a lot of speed bumps that are not visible, multiple roundabouts, and pot holes. There always seems to be a major road construction project. - May 2023
