Public EV Charging in Singapore: How to Charge, Apps and Idle Fees
How to charge at a public EV charger in Singapore, what it costs, and tips for new owners.
Editorial Team
- To charge an electric vehicle (EV) at a public charger in Singapore, park in the green charging lot, plug in, then start and pay in the operator's app by scanning the QR code on the charger.
- The cheapest charger confirmed open to the public is S$0.43 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for alternating-current (AC) charging, and S$0.50 for ultra-fast direct-current (DC) charging, both at the Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild on Dover Road.
- The median public rate is S$0.70 per kWh for AC and S$0.81 for fast DC. The highest public rate is S$0.91.
- This page gives costs by charging speed and by region, each operator's app and idle fees, tips for new owners and answers to common questions.
As of 16 October 2026, Singapore has 2,676 public charging locations, run by 26 operators.
Where a driver charges matters more than which network. Charge+, for one, charges S$0.45 per kWh at IKEA and up to S$0.80 at some Housing and Development Board (HDB) car parks.
For the latest rates, see the Singapore EV Charging Price Index.
Quick glossary
- AC (7kW to 22kW): the standard chargers at car parks and malls, for drivers parked for a few hours. Each hour on a 7.4kW point adds at most 7.4kWh.
- Fast DC (50kW to 150kW): direct-current chargers for a quicker top-up, often while running an errand.
- Ultra-fast DC (above 150kW): the fastest public chargers, such as the 180kW units at the Graduates' Guild and Pasir Ris Mall, and points up to 480kW at Great World City.
- kWh: the unit of electricity drivers pay for. Battery sizes are given in kWh too.
- Plugs: Type 2 for AC, and Combo 2 (also called CCS2) for DC.
How to charge at a public charger, step by step
- Find a charger that a driver is allowed to use. Search the revolt.sg charger map or the operator's own app. Some chargers sit in car parks for staff, residents or members only. The revolt.sg map labels the ones it knows about (see what the labels mean, at the end of this page).
- Get the operator's app and add a card before driving there. Most chargers start from the operator's app, paid with a credit or debit card saved in it. The table below lists each operator's app. Some chargers can be used without the app. SP Mobility and CDG ENERGY have a web checkout. Some chargers, such as Great Charge's, have a machine where drivers pay by card.
- Park in the EV lot and plug in. EV lots are usually painted green and marked "EV Charging Only". Public chargers use two plugs: Type 2 for AC, and Combo 2 (also called CCS2) for DC. A car with a Combo 2 socket can use both. A car with only a Type 2 socket can use AC chargers only.
- Check the price, then start. In the app, scan the QR code on the charger or type in the charger's ID. Check the rate per kWh, then tap start. Wait until the app shows the session has started. Lock the car so the plug stays in.
- Move the car when charging ends. Several operators charge an idle fee when a car stays plugged in after charging ends. SP Mobility and Shell Recharge charge S$0.50 a minute after a grace period, up to S$40 a session. CDG ENERGY charges S$0.50 for every five minutes at selected sites. Turn on the app's notifications to know when charging is done. The table below gives each operator's hours and grace period.
- Stop, unplug and leave the lot. End the session in the app, unplug, put the cable back neatly and drive off. The charge goes on the card in the app. The car park bills parking separately, and the revolt.sg charger map shows parking charges for many car parks. Never use the red emergency stop button to end a session. It is for emergencies such as a fire or a flash flood, and misusing it may be an offence under the EV Charging Act.
The first month of charging: what to expect
- A typical public top-up: 20kWh to 40kWh at a car park or mall, while shopping or working.
- Cost at the median AC rate: about S$14 to S$28 a top-up.
- Time: on a 7.4kW AC point, at least 2 hours 42 minutes for 20kWh, and 5 hours 24 minutes for 40kWh.
- A month: the revolt.sg guide How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV in Singapore? gives monthly costs by distance, at home and in public, against petrol.
Daily driving rarely needs DC charging. AC is the main way to charge, and it costs less and is widely available. Fast DC suits a long day or a low battery.
Know two or three cheap places on regular routes. On a 48kWh top-up, the cheapest public AC rate costs about S$13 less than the median AC rate. At one top-up a week, that is more than S$600 a year. The revolt.sg charger map sorts chargers by price.
Three speeds, three price ranges
Public charging comes at three speeds. AC (7kW to 22kW) is at most HDB car parks and malls. Fast DC runs from 50kW to 150kW, and ultra-fast DC above 150kW, at newer high-power sites.
At each speed, the most expensive charger costs nearly twice the cheapest for the same electricity.
The costs below are for a 48kWh top-up.
AC charging (7kW to 22kW)
Most public chargers are AC. They are slow by design, built for drivers topping up while parked for a few hours.
- Cheapest: the Singapore Polytechnic Graduates' Guild on Dover Road (Eneready, 7.4kW), S$0.43 per kWh, about S$21. Its car park is open to non-members, who pay S$1.20 an hour to park from Monday to Saturday, and nothing from 7.01am to 10.30pm on Sundays and public holidays. The revolt.sg charger map shows the Guild's parking charges too.
- Cheapest at a mall or store: IKEA Alexandra (Charge+, 22kW) and IKEA Tampines (Charge+, 7.4kW), S$0.45 per kWh, about S$22.
- Typical at HDB: the five biggest operators charge S$0.65 to S$0.70 per kWh at HDB car parks, about S$31 to S$34.
- The median: S$0.70 per kWh, about S$33.
- The highest: S$0.82 per kWh, about S$39.
IKEA's two stores have the cheapest AC charging at a mall or store, and charging there runs from 10am to 10pm daily. The HDB rates sit close together, so at HDB car parks the operator matters less than finding a charger that is available.
Fast DC charging (50kW to 150kW)
Fast DC adds speed, and its prices spread widely.
- Lowest: Woodlands Memorial in the north (Eneready, 120kW), S$0.50 per kWh, about S$24. In central Singapore, Oxley Bizhub 2 (Wes Cares Energy, 120kW), S$0.54, about S$26.
- The median: S$0.81 per kWh, about S$39.
- The highest: S$0.89 per kWh, about S$43.
The cheapest fast DC costs less than the median AC rate, so a driver can pay less and wait less. The revolt.sg charger map shows if a charger carries an access label, such as "Possibly restricted".
Ultra-fast DC charging (above 150kW)
Ultra-fast DC is still limited in coverage, but it is growing, and its prices break the rule that faster costs more.
- Cheapest confirmed open to the public: the Graduates' Guild's 180kW unit on Dover Road, S$0.50 per kWh, about S$24.
- Great Charge's hubs: Great World City (points up to 480kW) and Pasir Ris Mall (180kW), S$0.60 per kWh, about S$29.
- The median: S$0.79 per kWh, about S$38.
- The highest: S$0.91 per kWh, about S$44.
The cheapest ultra-fast DC costs less than the median AC rate.
The operator picture
Five operators run 91 per cent of the charging points: SP Mobility, Charge+, CDG ENERGY, Shell Recharge and Strides YTL. CDG ENERGY was called ComfortDelGro ENGIE until August 2026.
- SP Mobility: the biggest network, with 709 sites. Its most common rate at HDB car parks is S$0.70 per kWh.
- Charge+: 449 sites, from S$0.45 at IKEA to S$0.80 at some HDB car parks. Its most common rate at HDB car parks is S$0.65 per kWh.
- CDG ENERGY: 568 sites. Its most common rate at HDB car parks is S$0.70 per kWh.
- Shell Recharge: 466 sites, at HDB car parks and its petrol stations. Its most common rate at HDB car parks is S$0.69 per kWh.
- Strides YTL (ChargEco): 329 sites, mostly at HDB car parks. Its most common rate there is S$0.70 per kWh.
- Great Charge: 4 sites, including the hubs at Great World City (S$0.55 for AC, S$0.60 for DC) and Pasir Ris Mall (S$0.60).
Each operator's app, how to pay, plugs and idle fees are in the table below.
Apps, payment, plugs and idle fees by operator
Where the table says NA, check the app before charging.
Every public charger has a Type 2 or a Combo 2 plug.
| Operator | App | Pay without the app? | Plugs | Idle fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP Mobility | SP app | Yes, with Guest Checkout on the SP Mobility website | Type 2 AC, Combo 2 DC | S$0.50 a minute after a 30-minute grace period, capped at S$40 a session. Applies 10am to 10pm at all HDB car parks and selected other sites, and at any hour at petrol stations. |
| Charge+ | Charge+ app | NA | NA | NA |
| CDG ENERGY (formerly ComfortDelGro ENGIE) | CDG ENERGY app, with a Visa or Mastercard card | Yes, on the CDG ENERGY website. Drivers can also charge without registering an account. | NA | At selected sites: S$0.50 for every five minutes after a 30-minute grace period, 8.30am to 10pm. At selected sites, a session running at any time from 10pm to 2am pays at least S$15. |
| Shell Recharge | Shell Recharge Asia app, with a linked credit card | No. RFID cards stopped working on 30 September 2026, except fleet Hybrid Cards. | Type 2 AC, CCS2 DC | S$0.50 a minute at any hour, capped at S$40 a session. The grace period is 15 minutes at Shell stations and 30 minutes elsewhere. No idle fee at HDB car parks or condominiums. |
| Strides YTL (ChargEco) | ChargEco app. Its chargers are moving to the SP app area by area, from 5 October to November 2026. | NA | NA | NA. Once a charger has moved, check the SP app. |
| Volt | Volt EV Charging app, with a linked debit or credit card | NA | NA | NA |
| MNL | EV Charge by MNL app, with a debit or credit card or GrabPay | NA. MNL's app is integrated with Grab and AXS Drive. | NA | NA |
| Great Charge (runs the hubs at Great World City and Pasir Ris Mall) | Great Charge, inside the Great Rewards app | Yes, a one-time payment by credit or debit card at the payment machine on site | NA | NA. It may charge extra if a car is not moved promptly when charging ends, or after a grace period. |
Charging at HDB car parks
Rates: charging at HDB car parks costs about S$0.65 on Charge+ and just under S$0.70 on SP Mobility, the largest network.
The rate depends on the operator.
The table shows each operator's most common rate there.
Parking: charged on top, at the car park's usual rate. The revolt.sg charger map shows parking charges for many car parks.
| Operator | Rate per kWh | Open to the public? | Idle fee at HDB car parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charge+ | S$0.65 | Public chargers only | NA |
| Shell Recharge | S$0.69 | Public chargers only | None |
| SP Mobility | S$0.70 | Public chargers only | Yes, 10am to 10pm, after a 30-minute grace period |
| CDG ENERGY | S$0.70 | Public chargers only | At selected sites, 8.30am to 10pm, after a 30-minute grace period |
| Strides YTL (ChargEco) | S$0.70 | Public chargers only | NA. Once a charger has moved to the SP app, check the SP app. |
Where to charge cheapest, by region
The cheapest AC charger, and the cheapest DC charger of 50kW or more, in each part of Singapore:
- Central: AC at IKEA Alexandra, S$0.45 per kWh (Charge+, 22kW). DC at Oxley Bizhub 2, S$0.54 (Wes Cares Energy, 120kW).
- East: AC at IKEA Tampines, S$0.45 (Charge+, 7.4kW). DC at Pasir Ris Mall, S$0.60 (Great Charge, 180kW).
- North: AC at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, S$0.55 (MNL, 22kW). DC at Woodlands Memorial, S$0.50 (Eneready, 120kW).
- West: AC at the Graduates' Guild on Dover Road, S$0.43 (Eneready, 7.4kW). DC at the same car park, S$0.50 (Eneready, 180kW).
- South: AC at Amara Singapore, S$0.55 (MNL, 22kW). DC at Asia Square Tower 1, S$0.75 (Charge+, 120kW).
The median public rate is S$0.70 per kWh in every region except the West, where it is S$0.65. The price index lists the five cheapest AC and DC chargers in each region.
When public chargers are busiest
On weekdays, AC chargers were busiest overnight and fast DC chargers at lunchtime.
Ultra-fast DC chargers were busy through the day, from 8am to 9pm.
- AC: at about 3am and 4am on weekdays, no plug was available at 16 per cent of AC sites, and 39 per cent of AC plugs were in use. From 9am to 6pm, no plug was available at about 5 per cent of sites or fewer.
- Fast DC (50kW to 150kW): on weekdays, no plug was available most often at about 1pm, at 12 per cent of sites, with 25 per cent of plugs in use.
- Ultra-fast DC (above 150kW): on weekdays, from 8am to 9pm, no plug was available at about 20 per cent of sites. The highest was at about 5pm, at 24 per cent. It was lowest overnight, at about 5 per cent from 1am to 6am.
- Weekends: AC looked much the same, busiest at about 4am, when no plug was available at about 15 per cent of sites. Fast DC was quieter: no plug was available at about 10 per cent of sites at most. Ultra-fast DC was about as busy as on weekdays, busiest at about 4pm, at about 25 per cent.
| Speed | Busiest hours (weekdays) | Quietest daytime hour (sites with no plug available) | Share of sites with no plug available at the busiest hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC | Overnight, highest at about 3am and 4am | About 8am (3 per cent) | 16 per cent |
| Fast DC (50kW to 150kW) | Lunchtime, highest at about 1pm | About 8am (6 per cent) | 12 per cent |
| Ultra-fast DC (above 150kW) | 8am to 9pm, highest at about 5pm | None clear: 14 to 24 per cent each hour | 24 per cent |
Venue pages give their own, more detailed busy times: IKEA Tampines, IKEA Alexandra, Great World City, VivoCity, Suntec City, Pasir Ris Mall and Jewel Changi Airport.
Practical tips for new EV owners
- Faster is not always more expensive. A 48kWh top-up on the Graduates' Guild's 180kW unit costs about S$24, against about S$33 on a typical AC charger.
- IKEA is the best-value mall or store for AC. S$0.45 per kWh at IKEA Alexandra and IKEA Tampines, open to the public, from 10am to 10pm.
- Great Charge is worth knowing. S$0.60 per kWh for DC at Great World City, with points up to 480kW, and at Pasir Ris Mall.
- DC prices vary widely. Fast DC runs from S$0.50 to S$0.89 per kWh. Check the map for a cheaper charger nearby before plugging in.
- Parking is usually extra. A driver pays the car park's parking charge as well as the charging fee. The revolt.sg charger map shows parking charges for many car parks.
- Move the car when charging ends. Several operators charge an idle fee. The operator table above gives each one's fee and grace period.
- Do not park in an EV lot without charging. At HDB and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) car parks, an EV in a charging lot without the charger plugged in counts as lot misuse. Fines may be imposed.
- Do not unplug another car. It may be an offence under the EV Charging Act. If every charger is in use, find another one nearby on the map.
- Some CDG ENERGY sites have an overnight minimum. At selected sites, a session running at any time from 10pm to 2am pays at least S$15, even if the car uses less.
- Build a routine. Know two or three regular places, and check the map before driving somewhere new.
The verdict
Public charging costs much less than petrol: a top-up at the median AC rate costs less than half what a petrol car spends on fuel for the same distance. But the gap between cheap and expensive chargers is wide enough to cost hundreds of dollars a year.
A simple plan for new EV owners:
- Start with AC charging at regular destinations, such as work, the mall or an HDB car park.
- Know two or three cheap places on usual routes.
- Use fast DC when speed matters.
- Check the revolt.sg charger map before driving somewhere new.
The cheapest charger confirmed open to the public costs S$0.43 per kWh for AC and S$0.50 for ultra-fast DC. The median public AC rate is S$0.70.
Useful resources for new EV owners
- EV charging stations in Singapore. The live map, with price, speed and availability for every charger.
- Singapore EV Charging Price Index. The lowest listed rates, and the cheapest you can use.
- How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV in Singapore? Home, public and petrol compared.
- EV Charger Near Me Singapore: Live Map & Availability. How to use the revolt.sg charger map.
- EV Charging While You Shop in Singapore. Malls and stores compared side by side.
Looking for a charger nearby? The revolt.sg charger map searches by place, filters by speed and price, and shows which plugs are available now.
Corrections can be sent through the report button on the charger map or to hello@revolt.sg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the cheapest place to charge an EV in Singapore?
The cheapest charger confirmed open to the public is S$0.43 per kWh, at the Graduates' Guild on Dover Road. IKEA Alexandra and IKEA Tampines charge S$0.45. The lowest listed rate, S$0.34 at the Schneider Electric Building on Kallang Avenue, is for the staff who work there, not the public, and the revolt.sg charger map marks it "Restricted access".
How much can a driver save by choosing where to charge?
About S$13 on a 48kWh top-up, between the cheapest public AC rate and the median AC rate. At one top-up a week, that is more than S$600 a year. Against the highest fast DC rate, the saving is about S$22 a top-up.
Are AC chargers cheaper than DC fast chargers?
Usually. At the median, AC costs S$0.70 per kWh, fast DC S$0.81 and ultra-fast DC S$0.79, so AC is about 14 per cent cheaper than fast DC. But the cheapest DC chargers cost less than most AC ones: S$0.50 on the Graduates' Guild's 180kW unit.
Do charging prices vary by region in Singapore?
Not much at the median: S$0.70 per kWh in every region except the West, at S$0.65. The cheapest chargers differ more from place to place, as the list by region above shows.
What the map's access labels mean
- Restricted access: revolt.sg has confirmed the charger is not for the public, for example because it is for staff only.
- Likely restricted: probably not open to visitors.
- Possibly restricted: visitor access is not confirmed.
- Tesla only: only Tesla cars can charge there.
- No label: the charger has not always been checked.
The map asks drivers who have parked at a "Likely restricted" or "Possibly restricted" charger whether it was open.
Prices checked . Sources: LTA, revolt.sg, and crowd sourced from revolt.sg users.
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