
LTA Allows Class 3/3A Licence Holders to Drive Heavier Electric Vehicles
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.
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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.

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.

Singapore has raised its solar deployment target to 3 GWp by 2030, a move that directly reduces the carbon footprint of every EV charged on the national grid.

Offering up to 340km of range, the S1 promises to be an enticing option for businesses and fleet operators with its compact size, neat cabin and refinement.

The Zeekr X Urban is the brand's first Cat A model for Singapore, and it joins an extremely competitive crowd in this arena.

Singapore lawmakers have tabled parliamentary questions on the pace of EV charging infrastructure rollout, as the country falls short of its target to equip all HDB carparks with chargers by end-2025, with 85% coverage achieved.
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