Class 3 and 3A licence holders in Singapore can now drive electric vehicles up to 3,000kg, an increase from the current 2,500kg limit.
As PARF rebate changes make COE renewals more attractive, EV owners face a unique set of challenges around battery longevity, technological obsolescence, and rising road taxes.
The SCDF recorded four EV fires in 2025, up from one in 2024, as Singapore's EV and PHEV population surpassed 55,800 vehicles. Authorities are studying distinct number plates for EVs to help first responders.
Volvo and distributor Wearnes Automotive have expanded the EX30 recall to 194 Singapore owners due to a battery hardware defect that poses a fire risk when charged beyond 70%.
Vanda Electrics is set to unveil the Dendrobium, Singapore's first all-electric hypercar with 1,500hp, at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2026.
Electric vehicles accounted for a record 45% of all new car registrations in Singapore in 2025, with BYD leading the charge at over 20% market share.
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