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WHEN YOU BUY OR SELL A CAR FROM NOW TILL 31 DECEMBER 2022 SIMPLY BUY OR SELL A CAR THROUGH THE CARBUYER MARKETPLACE AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN S$8,888 EVERY MONTH. T E R M S A N D C O N D I TI O N S A P P LY. CONTENTS 6 What is an EV and why should you choose it? 7 EVs: Pros and Cons 8 Singapore Green Plan 9 EV WEEKEND 2022 12 What EVs are on sale in Singapore? 20 Check out CarBuyer’s EV content on YouTube! 21 How and where do I charge my EV? 24 EV incentives explained 25 How much does it cost to own an EV? 26 EV Maintenance 27 Road Tax for EV 28 Are EVs the way forward? EVS : THE PROS AND CONS Need a more comprehensive argument for EVs? We lay it out in a simple pro and cons list. EV: PROS EV: CONS 6 WHY SWITCH TO AN EV? 7 The future of motoring in Singapore The Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Initiative (EEAI) and updated VES announced in 2020 makes BEVs up is electric - read on to find out why you to S$45k less expensive than before, while there are By our calculations, an EV can cost EVs have only just become should switch to an EV. plans to expand BEV charging infrastructure to 28,000 up to four times less to run than a more affordable, but they’re still charge points in Singapore by 2030. The government’s conventional petrol car in terms of more expensive, compared to a No, electric vehicles aren’t cars powered by a certain Green Plan also indicates that by 2030, it will begin fuel/energy cost alone. mainstream gasoline car. yellow little creature that you can tell to use to discourage the sale of new combustion-engined “thundershock”. Neither does the acronym ‘EV’ imply vehicles, and to end them by 2040. that exposing it to an elemental stone will change its form. But honestly - how awesome would that be? “In short, even if you’re not considering one right now, EVs can be less costly to maintain The current public network for EV you certainly will be in the near future.” than gasoline or diesel cars since charging in Singapore is expanding, Electric vehicles (EVs) are not far from the mainstream they have fewer systems that The effects of these changes are already taking place. but still not widespread enough now – gone are the days of limited models and limited require maintenance (no intake that everyone can have an easily charging stations. EVs can now go much further than the filter, no oil changes etc). accessible charge point for the time average Singaporean driver needs per day, and offer a 2022 1H vs 2021 Singapore Passenger Car Percentage Change By Fuel Type required, especially those who live in great ownership experience without compromise. Petrol Petrol-Electric Electric Petrol-Electric (Plug-In) Diesel HDB estates. In an effort to combat climate change, Singapore plans With a range of at least 200km, to phase out the sale of internal combustion engine 60.0% most modern EVs have more than 50.3% vehicles by 2040 in favour of full adoption of electric enough range for the average 44.5% vehicles. By now you must have already seen some EVs pollute less than ICE cars 40.0% Singaporean driver. electric cars appearing on our roads, from car-sharing but they still have related service BlueSG to the famed Teslas. emissions, especially if powered 20.0% 10.7% by non-renewable energy. While their price is still higher than conventional cars 0.8% EVs are fun to drive thanks to and widespread personal charging is slowly becoming 0.0% the instant torque of their -0.9% a reality, that will change in the coming decade. In short, electric motors. even if you’re not considering one right now, you -20.0% Road tax for EVs are generally higher certainly will be in the near future. than ICE cars, and they are also subject to an annual flat fee on top of In the first half of 2022 alone, the population of EVs saw The first wave of passenger EVs here were mostly luxury the road tax. This amount will go up a significant growth. EVs increased by 50.3 percent, EVs emit nothing from the tailpipe, cars for well-heeled early adopters, but since 2018 the to S$700 (per year) in 2023. and help reduce local air pollution. EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 launch of more affordably-priced and a wider range of while PHEVs saw a similar bump of 44.5 percent. Hybrids EVs saw Singapore reaching another signpost on the continued their steady increase with 10.7 percent added to road towards electrification. But the biggest change their population. In comparison, petrol-only cars dropped came in 2020 and 2021, when the Singapore government by 0.85-percent. And this trend will only increase in future - announced widespread measures to boost BEV so it’s best you be prepared for the electric wave to come. ownership here. Luckily, to do that, you just have to read on. EV WEEKEND 2022 8 9 SINGAPORE’S FIRST AND ONLY EVS AND THE EV EVENT IS BACK IN 2022 SINGAPORE GREEN To support this switch to cleaner motoring, CarBuyer PLAN 2030? Singapore is the proud organiser of EV Weekend, Singapore’s first and largest EV event, which will now be back for its second iteration, this time at Suntec City’s North Atrium from 8 to 13 November, 2022. The Singapore Green Plan 2030 To that end, the Singapore government has been rolling EV Weekend is a consumer-focused show aimed at out a slew of benefits and schemes to help encourage the intends to dramatically transform adoption of electric vehicles. These include: increasing the awareness about EVs in Singapore Singapore’s automotive landscape • EV Early Adoption Incentive rather than a traditional motor show, which is why it emphasised non-traditional aspects of a car show. by pushing for a greener vehicular • Enhanced Vehicular Emissions Scheme population. Here’s how it affects you • Additional Registration Fee reduction The inaugural event in 2021 saw 10 cars on display from • Revised road tax structure as an EV buyer six brands at Resorts World Sentosa, but besides viewing the cars in person, attendees could also sign up for test It all points towards a future of a much greener automotive Guest-of-Honour at EV Weekend 2021, Mr Saktiandi Supaat, MP, and The Singapore Green Plan 2030 is a movement by the drives to experience EVs for themselves. Chairman of Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport landscape in Singapore, and as a car buyer here, it is Singapore government to tackle climate change. With worthwhile to arm yourself with the knowledge of all things Singapore’s commitments under the UN’s 2030 Sustainable EVs, because in all likelihood, it will be the car you’ll be Development Agenda and Paris Agreement, the Green Plan driving in a few years time. involves various initiatives to combat climate change and make sustainability more integral to our daily lives. The Green Plan involves five key targets – city in nature, sustainable living, energy reset, green economy, resilient future. Among these five, the one that concerns our automotive industry the most is energy reset. The government aims to cease all new registrations of EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 diesel-powered cars and taxis from 2025, and have seven ‘EV-ready’ towns with chargers at all HDB car parks by 2025. And by 2030, all new car registrations are to be of the hybrid or fully-electric persuasion. 60,000 charging points are also targeted to be scattered throughout the island by 2030, with 40,000 in public car parks and 20,000 in private premises. From left to right: Derryn Wong, Moderator and CarBuyer’s Editor-in-chief | Mr Sujay Ravikumar, Electric Vehicle Association Singapore’s (EVAS) Secretary Mr Donovan Tan, Interwell Group’s Head of Business Development | Mr Joe Nguyen, Tesla Owners’ Group Singapore’s President Mr Siew Leck Hung, CarBuyer’s Head of Marketplace Once again, you can expect a line up of the latest electric car brands under one roof. Learn more about how you can transition from a petrol-powered car to an electric one, how Singapore is ramping up its EV charging infrastructure to become a fully EV-friendly city, and the future of electric motoring in Singapore. At EV Weekend 2022, expect to get up close and personal with some of the coolest EVs, from a range of brands, that are available in Singapore. Because it’s the only EV-centric show in Singapore, this is the only place you’ll be able to see multiple EVs from luxury to mainstream in one location, experience them at the venue, and even test drive them yourself. The relevant agencies are encouraging the people here to turn towards electric and petrol-electric hybrid vehicles, and if you’re a car owner or plan to be one soon, the EV Weekend is the best place to kick off your electrifying future motoring journey. 10 11 EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 EVs : COE CAT A EVS Compared to when the first EVs arrived in Singapore over a decade ago, there are now plenty of choices CARBUYER’S for Singaporeans wanting to buy a privately-owned, passenger EV, so much so that making choosing one In May 2022, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced that it will recategorise EVs that produce 110kW/147hp into can be difficult. COE Cat A, an increase from the previous threshold of 97kW/130hp. This means that a greater number of EVs will be HIGHLIGHTS eligible for a Cat A COE, which makes them significantly more affordable than before. Whether you’re a commercial business, or a mainstream family driver, or a performance enthusiast, there is now Here are some EVs on sale in Singapore that are eligible for a Cat A COE. an EV to suit every need and desire. CarBuyer Singapore CARBUYER PICKS has driven almost all of the EVs on sale here, and here is SOME OF ITS TOP a selection of what’s available in the market right now. Click on the respective models to find out more. Opel Mokka-e MODELS FROM THE Disclaimer: This is in no way an exhaustive list of EVs but The Opel Mokka-e is now one of the cheapest European- made EV you can get in Singapore right now. This German EV MARKET HERE IN simply CarBuyer’s pick of the best EVs available on sale currently. Prices shown include Certificate of Entitlement crossover offers a decent amount of equipment for not a lot SINGAPORE (COE) and relevant VES rebates unless otherwise of cash, making it great value for money. specified, as of late October 2022. Price: S$174,500 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 130hp, 260Nm Battery: 50kWh Range: 363km COMMERCIAL 12 Electric commercial vehicles can go a long way towards 13 helping businesses cut down on their operating costs and EV expenses. Aside from the daily operating cost savings that result from running an electric fleet over a fuel-powered one, electric commercial vehicles also get substantial Hyundai Ioniq EV rebates via the Commercial Vehicle Emissions Scheme Hyundai’s Ioniq EV could very well represent the future of (CVES), further boosting a company’s bottom line. family motoring, with its EV silence allied with its space and practicality. The key to its acceptance is its sense of normalcy, with the Ioniq feeling just like any other family car to drive. BYD T3 Price: From S$175,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 134hp, 295Nm BYD’s T3 van is one of the most affordable Battery: 38.3kWh electric vans you can get in Singapore. It’s Range: 311km not exactly fast but if you want something that’s cheap and fuss-free to run for your business, there’s few that can rival the T3 when it comes to sheer value for money. Price: S$131,800 with COE, Peugeot e-2008 CVES A (S$30,000 rebate) Sharing the same underpinnings as the Opel Mokka-e, the Output: 134hp, 180Nm Peugeot e-2008 is yet another European-made Cat A electric Battery: 50.3kWh crossover SUV that offers excellent space and impressive Range: 300km features for not a lot of money, while adding in plenty of style into the mix. Price: S$78,888 without COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 130hp, 260Nm DFSK EC35 Battery: 46kWh Range: 310km DFSK’s EC35 electric van promises to deliver not only goods, but great savings as well. With its 38.7kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery, the EC35 is claimed to be able to offer an energy consumption rate of 19.5kWh/100km, making it the most efficient electric van in town. Running Hyundai Kona EV an EC35 will cost just slightly over S$1,000 a year, Hyundai’s other Cat A EV is the Kona, which offers resulting in great savings for your business. an interesting drive for those who want their EV experience in a crossover package. The Kona offers Price: S$129,000 with COE, plenty of practicality as well as decent range, making EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 CVES A (S$30,000 rebate) it well-suited for the urban driver. Output: 80hp, 200Nm Price: From S$169,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Battery: 38.7kWh Output: 136hp, 395Nm Range: 280km Battery: 39.2kWh Range: 305km MAINSTREAM EVS PREMIUM SMALL EVS BYD Atto 3 MINI Electric BYD’s latest offering marks a significant The electrified MINI adds some electric zest to the MINI’s leap not just for the brand here, but zippy character, and the result is a fun-driving urban also for Chinese cars in general. The runabout with the benefit of zero emissions. It doesn’t have Atto 3 is a hugely impressive package, the greatest range, but the MINI is all about running around combining unique style with stellar the city anyway, so it probably shouldn’t matter that much quality and a staggering amount of to its target demographic. tech and features, and makes for an excellent value buy. Price: From S$219,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Price: S$181,888 with COE, VES A1 Output: 184hp, 270Nm (S$25,000 rebate) Battery: 32.6kWh Output: 201hp, 310Nm Range: 234-270km 14 15 Battery: 60.5kWh Range: 480km Mercedes-EQ EQA Hyundai Ioniq 5 Mercedes-EQ’s smallest EV on sale in Singapore is the EQA, which is based on the popular GLA crossover small SUV. The Ioniq 5 will be a groundbreaking The EQA might be compact but it packs quite a punch, EV in more ways than one, as it will be with its sleek design and impressive tech and features, the first car in over four decades to be along with a relatively accessible price tag. assembled in Singapore, at Hyundai’s EV Innovation Centre in Jurong. Its Price: S$296,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) unique crossover design boasts Output: 188hp, 385Nm plenty of practicality, while long range Battery: 66.5kWh versions can offer over 500km of Range: 426km electric driving range. Price: To be announced (Singapore arrival Q4 2022) Output: 168hp, 350Nm (Standard Mercedes-EQ EQB Range), 215hp, 350Nm (Long Range), 225hp, If you want a premium seven-seater electric small SUV, 350Nm (GT) then as of now your only choice is the Mercedes-EQ EQB. Battery: 58kWh (Standard Range), Based upon the GLB, the EQB offers all the trappings that 72.6kWh (Long Range), you’ll want in a Mercedes EV, but with the practicality of a 77.4kWh (Extra Long Range) family runabout. Range: 383-506km Price: From S$309,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 188hp, 385Nm (EQB 250), 288hp, 520Nm (EQB 350) Battery: 66.5kWh Kia EV6 Range: 474km (EQB 250), 423km (EQB 350) Kia’s stunning EV6 is not just a head-turner, it packs in enough performance punch in GT trim to outrun a Porsche Taycan, and even a few supercars. Set to arrive in Singapore in Volvo C40 the fourth quarter of 2022, the EV6 looks set to catapult Kia into the big leagues of the Volvo’s latest electric car is the C40, a small SUV with a EV world. sleek sloping roofline. Based on the XC40, the C40 aims to offer style and practicality in a head-turning package. Its Price: To be announced availability purely as an EV underlines Volvo’s commitment (Singapore arrival Q4 2022) to becoming an electric only brand by 2030. Output: 168hp, 350Nm (Standard Range), EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 225hp, 350Nm (Long Range), Price: S$297,000 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) 584hp, 740Nm (GT) Output: 408hp, 660Nm Battery: 58kWh (Standard Range), Battery: 78kWh 77.4kWh (Long Range & GT) Range: 450km Range: 400-510km PREMIUM LUXURY EVS BMW i4 BMW’s first electric grand tourer is an impressively well-rounded package, offering astounding efficiency, great real world range, and truly balanced driving dynamics. The i4 is a true demonstration that an electric-powered BMW can still offer the same sort of engaging driving experience that the brand is renowned for. Price: From S$344,888 with COE, VES A2 (S$15,000 rebate) Output: 340hp, 430Nm (i4 eDrive40), 544hp, 795Nm (i4 M50) Battery: 80.7kWh (i4 eDrive 40), 81.5kWh (i4 M50) Range: 424km (i4 eDrive 40), 510km (i4 M50) 16 17 Audi e-tron GT Audi ventures into the electric grand touring game with the e-tron GT, which combines head-turning looks, advanced tech and breathtaking Tesla Model 3 pace. 470hp and 630Nm of torque is nothing to sneeze at, but the e-tron GT’s Tesla’s official arrival in Singapore made a huge impact, and the Model 3 instantly became one of the best-selling more impressive achievement is its outstanding efficiency, with the car well EVs here upon its debut. For quite a reasonable price you get absurd performance, as well as Tesla’s unique capable of going over 400km on a full charge. minimalist style and ergonomics. Price: S$562,840 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Price: S$114,655 without COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 470hp, 630Nm Output: 279hp, 420Nm (RWD), 505hp, 639Nm (Performance) Battery: 83.7kWh Battery: 60kWh (RWD), 78kWh (Performance) Range: 427km Range: 491km (RWD), 547km (Performance) Audi RS e-tron GT For the truly power hungry, the Audi RS e-tron GT packs in plenty of punch to send your gut flying in all sorts of directions when you put the pedal down. Nearly 600hp and 830Nm of torque delivered instantaneously means that this is one of the most exhilarating rides you can have outside of a roller coaster. Price: S$710,940 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 598hp, 830Nm Battery: 84kWh Range: 433-472km (WLTP) Mercedes-EQ EQS For the towkays of tomorrow, the Mercedes-EQ EQS is the ultimate luxury electric vehicle to have. Astonishingly quiet and filled with mind-blowing Polestar 2 tech while delivering record-breaking range, the EQS is the S-Class for the electric generation, without compromising on the luxe factor for the truly Polestar, Volvo’s electric spin-off brand, calls itself a ‘companion’ to Tesla, and its first car to go on sale here is the chunky well-heeled. Polestar 2. Blessed with unique Scandinavian style inside and out, the Polestar 2 offers an understated take on electric performance with its unassuming design and minimalist interior. Price: From S$538,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 Output: 333hp, 565Nm (EQS 450+), 658hp, 950Nm (AMG EQS 53) Price: From S$232,000 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Battery: 107.8kWh Output: 231hp, 330Nm (Standard Range), 408hp, 640Nm (Long Range Dual Motor) Range: 589km (EQS 450+), 570km (AMG EQS 53) Battery: 69kW (Standard Range), 78kW (Long Range Dual Motor) Range: 474km (Standard Range), 482km (Long Range Dual Motor) PREMIUM LUXURY EV SUVS 18 19 Tesla Model Y Audi e-tron Audi e-tron Sportback Tesla’s second model to officially go on sale here offers much of the The e-tron kicked off Audi’s EV journey in Singapore, and it takes the form of a Same as the e-tron but blessed with a sleeker, more sportier looking body, the same of what you can expect from the Model 3, but with a whole lot more family-friendly SUV whose major selling point is that it is as easy to drive and e-tron Sportback is geared towards those who prioritise style over practicality. space and practicality. The Model Y comes with plenty of headroom and live with as any other SUV. Impressive range and fancy tech helps bolster the Aside from that, the same easy-to-use nature and excellent electric range a huge boot, making it the ideal Tesla for the family man. e-tron’s appeal even further. applies here, along with the e-tron’s understated performance abilities. Price: From S$142,471 without COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Price: From S$369,000 with COE, VES A2 (S$15,000 rebate) Price: S$396,461 with COE, VES A2 (S$15,000 rebate) Output: 320hp, 420Nm (RWD), 513hp, 770Nm (Performance) Output: 308hp, 540Nm (e-tron 50), 400hp, 664Nm (e-tron 55) Output: 308hp, 540Nm Battery: 60kWh (RWD), 78kWh (Performance) Battery: 71kWh (e-tron 50) 95kWh (e-tron 55) Battery: 71.2kWh Range: 455km (RWD), 514km (Performance) Range: 441km (e-tron 50), 417km (e-tron 55) Range: 315km Audi e-tron S Sportback BMW iX3 BMW iX If you need even more power from your e-tron, then there’s the e-tron S The iX3 is effectively just an X3 with an electric drivetrain, but that forms the BMW’s flagship electric SUV delivers innovative tech, class-leading efficiency Sportback for your consideration. Featuring no less than three electric greatest part of its appeal. For those who want their EV experience to be no and top-class luxury. The iX truly sets the standard for what to expect out of a motors that combine to produce nearly 500hp and a staggering 973Nm different from a regular car, the iX3 is very much the choice for you, right down premium luxury electric SUV, and is very much the benchmark to beat. of torque, the e-tron S Sportback is truly an electric powerhouse that will to its impressive range. Price: From S$453,888 with COE, VES A2 (S$15,000 rebate) not leave you wanting for grunt. Price: From S$317,888 with COE, VES A1 (S$25,000 rebate) Output: 326hp, 630Nm EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 Price: S$526,290 with COE, VES A2 (S$15,000 rebate) Output: 296hp, 400Nm Battery: 71kWh Output: 496hp, 973Nm Battery: 75kWh Range: 282km Battery: 86kWh Range: 460km Range: 330km CHECK OUT CARBUYER’S EV CONTENT ON YOUTUBE! You’ve done enough reading - it’s time to watch EV CHARGING 101: HOW TO, WHERE TO, these EVs on CarBuyer Singapore’s YouTube channel AND HOW LONG 20 21 HOW TO Public chargers are usually quicker too. For example, SP Group’s public chargers CHARGE AN EV are 43kW AC or 50kW DC (see more in How Long Does It Take To Charge). So you have an EV, but you’re not entirely sure how to charge it – don’t PRIVATE CHARGING whip out your mobile Most EVs come with the price of a How to charge an EV in Singapore 2022 Tesla Model Y - Tested in Singapore! 2021 Polestar 2 Review: Tesla’s first real rival phone’s portable charger PUBLIC VS PRIVATE charging solution included. The majority in Singapore? just yet of the time, this is a wallbox. These But to go into further detail, there are are charging units specially-installed It’s simple enough: Open the charge two types of charging: Private and by the dealer at the owner’s place of port on the car, plug in the charger public. The EV shift also brings about a choice, and sometimes included in the head, activate the charger, and voila. behavioural shift - typically EV owners purchase price of the car. Once you get used to it, it’s just as easy will charge at home or privately as refuelling a petrol car - and a lot most of the time, and rely on public Wallboxes are complex pieces of less smelly. charging stations for quick top ups or equipment and much safer than wall on longer journeys. sockets, so they will automatically shut-off when the battery is topped up, as well as thermally manage the process for safety. Depending on the mains power available, a wallbox can manage anything from 3.7kW to 22kW First Look! BYD Atto 3 2022 Peugeot e-2008 2022 Opel of power. is here in Singapore Walkaround Mokka-e review You can technically plug your electric car into a wall socket, but first of all it needs a safety-approved charge WHAT ABOUT CHARGER PUBLIC CHARGING cable (not all of them are) or else there is a risk of fire. It’s not unheard of TYPES, LIKE USB OR These are professional EV charge for e-bikes to catch fire while charging, PHONE PORTS? and lithium battery fires are no joke. stations operated by a company, Some older EVs used the now obsolete usually with a network of stations that Also, not all wall sockets cannot EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 Type 1 charger, but the vast majority dot the island. Most of the time, you provide enough current (amperage) of modern EVs in Singapore now use can simply rock up to the charger and to charge an EV safely and quickly. It the standard Type 2. If you have any use an app for the whole charging/ is possible with an approved charge 4000km in the BMW iX3 from concerns about charger type, just payment process. Some of the charge cable, but these are typically much Most Exciting Electric The Wallbox Commander 2 is Vehicles of 2022! stuffed with features indispensible Thailand to Singapore and back check that the EV you’re buying, or network apps will also show you which slower than a wallbox, and considered for EV charging driving, uses a Type 2 port. chargers are open or occupied. for backup usage. HOW higher loads, while an industrial building will be able to deliver the fastest three- S$20 a year while the actual cost of charging starts at S$1 per hour for mentioned above. Sign up for a free account with them and you’ll be able LONG DOES phase or even DC fast-charging. If your the first three hours. Subsequently it costs S$2 per hour. Just like their to access their AC and DC chargers CHARGING home has three-phase power (talk to car-sharing counterpart BlueSG, you that start at a price of S$0.4362/kWh. your electrician) then a faster charger can also reserve a station for up to 45 However, do note their private stations TAKE? can be installed. minutes ahead of time through the Bluecharge app. on selected premises within the app – those will cost you a monthly Do keep in mind that their charge subscription. Find out more on the But generally speaking, home wallbox points supply an average of 3.7kW Charge+ website. Your EV will most likely chargers in Singapore will usually be electric power so if you’re in a rush, you support AC and DC able to charge modern electric cars in might want to try a different service Rates for Charge+ charging – and we don’t five hours or more though larger, more provider. Find out more on their website. AC 22kW: S$0.4552/kWh [as of Aug 2022] mean the rock band. But expensive, and more powerful EVs will DC 120kW: S$0.5401/kWh [as of Aug 2022] Rates for Bluecharge what’s the difference have larger capacity batteries and S$1 for the first 3 hours [as of Aug 2022] SP GROUP Available on Apple and Google Play and how long do you CHARGE TIMES: THE take longer. S$2 every hour after that [as of Aug 2022] have to wait? LONG ANSWER SP Group currently operates Singapore’s largest EV charging network. It is a Available on Apple and Google Play For instance, the BYD Atto 3 has a government-owned electricity and gas Again this is something that differs 60.5kWh battery and can be charged in distribution company. We’ve explained where and how to depending on what equipment you nine hours with 6.5kW AC charging. An Just download the SP Utilities app charge your EV, but how long does have – just like Fast Charging for Audi E-Tron with a 90kWh battery would on your phone to find your nearest it take? smartphones, different chargers deliver take 12 hours on the same charger. But charging point and you can plug your 22 different performance. As mentioned, 23 if you had a faster 11kW charger, it would vehicle in. Fast-charging of 30 minutes The short answer is: Via slow or home public fast chargers are almost always is available along with free parking at charging, it will take anywhere from faster than home chargers. take less than eight hours. certain stations. SP Group offers AC three to four hours for smaller EVs, and and DC charging, and pricing is based up to 10 hours or more for larger EVs Simply put, electrical power is Also note that different BEVs have on per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Find out with big batteries. measured in watts. More watts = faster different charge rates. Hyundai’s Ioniq more on the SP Group website. charging. A 50kW DC fast charger will Electric has a maximum charge rate Rates for SP Group For fast charging at the fastest DC charge a car significantly faster than a of DC 50kW, while the Audi E-Tron’s is AC 43kW: S$0.5/kWh [as of Aug 2022] fast charge rate the average EV can 7.4kW home wallbox, for example. DC 150kW. The Porsche Taycan has a DC 50kW: S$0.56/kWh [as of Aug 2022] take, we’ve noticed that the industry maximum charge rate of DC 270kW. CDG ENGIE standard for most cars is that it takes The amount of power depends on If you plugged in a 100kW charger to CDG Engie is the brainchild of local Available on Apple and Google Play around half an hour to go from 10 to the place the box is installed in. An old the Hyundai, it would still charge at a taxi operator ComfortDelGro and 80 percent. residence may be unable to handle maximum rate of 50kW. French energy company Engie. Charging stations are scattered SHELL RECHARGE islandwide, including HDB parking lots, Shell Recharge charging stations and can be found via the CDG Engie app. Simply sign up for an account are located at – you guessed it, PLUGSHARE Shell stations. AC and DC charging is and you’ll also be able to access their available starting at S$0.55/kWh. You If you’re on information overload, not AC and DC chargers that start at a can also redeem special offers when to worry. You can head to your App price of S$0.50/kWH. you recharge your electric vehicle at a store or Google Play and download Rates for CDG Engie Shell station. Plugshare, a free app for EV drivers AC 22kW: S$0.50/kWh [as of Sep 2022] to find charging stations islandwide To charge your EV at a Shell Recharge DC 100kW: S$0.55/kWh [as of Sep 2022] regardless of service provider. station, you’ll require the Shell Recharge WHERE TO A few years ago, charging an EV would’ve been impossible if you did Available on Apple and Google Play app. Just plug-in your EV and you can You can view their map on their website as well. In addition, they CHARGE not have a landed home, or access begin charging through the app. To pay, just link your credit card to your provide comprehensive information to a private charger. on the type of charging, parking, Shell Recharge card or your account. and amenities available at each Have an EV but not sure Learn more on their website. charging location. where to charge it? Luckily for us, the government’s efforts Here’s the lowdown of to phase out the sale of internal EV charging service provider Available on Apple and Google Play exactly where you can combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in Greenlots is now also operating as charge your EV. favour of electric vehicles (EV) by 2040, Shell Recharge Solutions after being the addition of 60,000 charging points BLUECHARGE bought by the company in 2019. Within islandwide by 2030 is promised to the Shell Recharge app, you’ll find EV If all that isn’t enough, companies support this. This will see about 40,000 Previously under electric car- charging stations with varying prices like Tesla are also providing charging stations in public car parks and 20,000 sharing service BlueSG, the charging stations for EV owners. BMW Group in private premises. kiosk network was transferred to Rates for Shell Recharge Asia has also partnered with Shell to EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 Bluecharge Pte Ltd as of May 2021 AC 43kW: S$0.55/kWh [as of Aug 2022] provide new BMW and Mini EV and And even luckier for us the EV charging and was subsequently bought over CHARGE+ DC 50kW: S$0.55/kWh [as of Aug 2022] PHEV owners . With various service network has grown greatly to give EV providers for you to choose from, by TotalEnergies. Just like the other service providers on Available on Apple and Google Play owners greater peace of mind. Below the EV infrastructure in Singapore is this list, Charge+ is accessible by – you’ll find the five major EV charging To use Bluecharge’s service, you have you guessed it – a mobile app – and it primed to support electric vehicle operators in Singapore right now. to be a member. Subscription costs works no different from the other apps owners. 24 25 EV INCENTIVES EXPLAINED To aid the switch to clean energy vehicles the government has HOW MUCH DOES IT REALLY implemented various financial schemes to help drivers make the switch. COST TO OWN AN EV? On top of government schemes and rebates, we break down EV EARLY ADOPTER INCENTIVE (EEAI) and the size and type of the vehicle’s propulsion system. just how much it costs to run an EV in comparison to an ICE car. The LTA’s calculator tool is here, for reference. From now till 31 December 2023, owners who register fully electric cars will receive a 45% rebate off the Additional Broadly speaking, for internal combustion engine (ICE) Will driving an EV really save you money? CarBuyer has done the math for you, and the answer is: Yes. Registration Fee (ARF), capped at S$20,000. cars, road tax is calculated using a formula based on the car’s engine capacity, with diesel-powered cars getting ENHANCED VEHICULAR EMISSIONS hit with an additional special tax depending on their Road tax per year Energy/fuel Capacity Range Consumption Fuel cost per year* Total cost per year** SCHEME (VES) emission standard. The Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) makes some cars Peugeot 2008 1.2 S$508 44 litres 862km 5.1L/100km S$2,488.37 S$2,996.37 For electric cars, road tax is based on the car’s electric eligible for a rebate of either S$15,000 or S$25,000. This is motor power rating, measured in kilowatts (kW), with an calculated on how much carbon dioxide your car emits, Peugeot e-2008 S$1,202 46kWh 310km 14.5kWh/100km S$773.91 S$1,975.91 Additional Flat Component (AFC) levied starting from along with other pollutants: carbon monoxide, nitrogen 2021, ostensibly as a counter to the fact that electric cars oxides, and particulate matter. BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport S$1,210 65 litres 823km 7.6L/100km S$3,707.67 S$4,917.67 do not pay fuel excise duties. VES is punitive, too. The dirtiest cars end up attracting a To further complicate things however, there are BMW iX3 S$2,066 75kWh 460km 19.4kWh/100km S$1,036.96 S$3,102.96 surcharge of up to S$25,000 instead. The good news is, additional rebates or surcharges based on various both the EEAI and VES are stackable, so some cars get things, such as whether your car is registered as an Off Mercedes-Benz S 450 L S$2,384 80 litres 775km 8.5L/100km S$4,146.62 S$6,530.62 S$45,000 taken off their price. Peak Car, or any other policy adjustments designed to encourage or discourage the use of certain types Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ S$3,238 107.8kWh 589km 18.3kWh/100km S$978.22 S$4,216.22 First introduced in 2018, the Land Transport Authority of vehicles. You can find out more about the taxation extended the VES until 31 December 2025. The current structure on the LTA’s website here. rules will apply until 2024, after which the criteria will get *September 2022 prices petrol RON 95 at S$2.74/litre, electricity at S$0.30/kwh tighter and the structure updated. To find out how it will To further incentivise the use of EVs, calculation of road *Assuming 17,800km travelled per year change, read more at our full news story online. tax for EVs has been revised with an across-the-board EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 **Assuming 17,800km travelled a year, energy + Road Tax cost reduction. However, as you are no longer paying for fuel nor subject to fuel excise duties, an additional sum will REVISED ROAD TAX be added to your payable road tax. In 2022 it’s S$400, Disclaimer: Insurance is not taken into account, and standard quoted efficiency figures are taken The actual formula for calculating road tax in Singapore and from 2023 on, it’s a considerable S$700. Potential BEV is somewhat complex, but in general it is based on the owners will need to factor that into the cost over 10 years So yes, owning an electric car is cheaper than a petrol-powered one. As you can see on our chart, the per-km type of vehicle (whether it is a car, motorcycle, truck etc) of ownership. cost is magnitudes less than a gasoline car. But you can also look forward to saving money on maintenance. EV MAINTENANCE Electric vehicle maintenance consists mostly of ensuring that the electric and power systems are healthy (the onboard systems should help you do that already), the brake pads and brake fluid are fresh, and the tyres are usable. No engine means no spark plugs, no oil or air filters or similar consumables, and less coolant and fluid replacements needed. As such, maintaining an EV could cost a lot less than an ICE car. BUT WHAT ABOUT 26 BATTERY LONGEVITY? 27 A key concern for EVs, as it was for hybrids, is battery longevity. Reassuringly hybrid cars ROAD TAX FOR EV have shown that there are no major issues with battery packs and their lifespan – and it looks to be the same for EVs too. Road tax used to be obscenely high for BEVs here, but the situation has changed since 2021. The introduction of the EEAI Modern power electronics are very good at and revision to the road tax structure means that BEVs have a much better time of it. keeping the batteries in peak working condition As of September 2022, the road tax for a relatively mainstream BEV is still more expensive than that of a gasoline car, but not hugely so. The revised road tax formula is insanely complex, but it is calculated based on a BEV’s power output. (charge levels, temperature etc), so battery The LTA’s calculator tool is here, for reference, but we have also laid out a handy table to illustrate the differences in road tax packs are rated for the lifetime of the vehicle. for some EV models currently on sale here. Tesla owners around the world, for example, For example, the Opel Mokka-e, which is one of the most affordable BEVs right now and has a power output of 130hp (or 97kW), incurs an annual road tax of S$1,184. In comparison, a similar-sized petrol-powered 1.2-litre car pays just S$508 per annum. have experienced good longevity with their cars. However, one part of the road tax system is still strange: EVs will have to pay an additional flat sum per year – S$200 in 2021, According to predictive models, the batteries can S$400 in 2022, and a considerable S$700 from 2023 onwards. Potential BEV owners will need to factor that into the cost over retain up to 80 percent charge after 840,000km. 10 years of ownership. Local dealers also offer longer terms for battery warranties than the standard five-year car ANNUAL ROAD TAX PAYABLE FOR EVS warranty: Hyundai’s is 10 years for the battery, BMW’s is eight years, 200,000km. Polestar 2 Long Tesla Opel Peugeot BYD Range Dual Model Y Mokka-e e-2008 Atto 3 Motor Performance Power Rating (kW) 97kW 100kW 150kW 300kW 393kW Road tax payable S$2,244 S$1,250 S$1,306 S$5,951 S$8,278 before 1 January 2021 EV WEEKEND 2022 EV WEEKEND 2022 Road tax payable S$1,495 S$1,184 S$1,202 S$3,880 S$5,335 after 1 January 2021 S$66 S$104 S$749 S$2,071 S$2,943 Difference (5%) (8%) (33%) (35%) (36%) 28 ARE EVS REALLY THE WAY FORWARD? Singapore’s power is generated mostly by EVs emit nothing from their tailpipes, so you can natural gas, which is far cleaner than coal. happily ‘idle’ the car and enjoy air-conditioning But there is also an increasing impetus toward while waiting, knowing you’re not slowly killing renewables – again, part of a global trend everyone around you. – and in the near future we will be able to purchase electricity from clean sources from providers like Sunseap. The practical side of the matter is – Singapore is going away from combustion engines too. The government’s Green Plan also indicates that by 2030, it will begin to discourage the sale of new combustion-engined vehicles, and to end them by 2040. Why? Pollution. We’ve seen the EV pros and cons, but the important thing is that we’ve realised air pollution from vehicles is a major negative for us, and the world. EV WEEKEND 2022 As reported on CarBuyer (‘Is your car killing you slowly?’), air pollution is an increasingly major killer of people worldwide. In 2019, Singapore’s own air pollution is, by some metrics, two or three times the World Health Organisation’s optimal levels. 30