The Electric Vehicles Charging Act (EVCA) was passed by Parliament in November 2022 to regulate the safe charging of EVs, ensure the provision of reliable EV charging services, and expand the network of accessible charging infrastructure in Singapore. This will include:

1. Regulating the supply and registration of EV chargers; 
2. Licensing of EV Charging Operators; and 
3. Mandating EV charging provisions at developments. 
    

Administered by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Technical Reference 25 (TR 25) is a set of technical standards and safety precautions that governs EV charging systems in Singapore. The latest version of the TR 25 can be purchased on the Singapore Standards website.

The accessibility of charging infrastructure is vital for encouraging EV adoption, and we are working with the private sector to deploy EV charging points in publicly accessible and private carparks, in tandem with EV adoption. 

Publicly Accessible Carparks

Every HDB town will be EV-Ready by 2025 with close to 2,000 HDB carparks to be fitted with charging points. EV charging points have been installed in more than half of all HDB carparks.  

While overnight slow charging will continue to be the predominant charging strategy for most vehicles, high-powered fast chargers will be needed to meet the needs of certain segments of high mileage EVs such as taxis or commercial vehicle fleets. The Government has kickstarted the deployment of fast chargers at HDB carparks in commercial complexes, Town Centres / Neighbourhood Centre and JTC’s premises, which are frequented by fleet drivers during their breaks, and are close to amenities such as hawker centres and coffeeshops.

Private Carparks

For non-landed private residences such as condominiums and private apartments, installing chargers can be a challenge as the number of residents who own EVs are likely to be small. To incentivise charger installation in these carparks, an EV Common Charger Grant has been introduced to kickstart the installation of shared charging infrastructure. 

Motorists living in private residences can work with the property owner or Management Committee to get the necessary approvals to install EV chargers in the premise. Motorists living in landed properties who wish to procure an EV charger should engage Licensed Electrical Workers (LEW) and equipment specialists to install the EV charger at their property or approach EV Charging Operators for their services.

As announced at the Committee of Supply 2025, LTA will introduce the Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant (EHVCG). Starting from 1 Jan 2026, the first 500 private heavy vehicle chargers will receive co-funding of up to 50% of the charger installation cost, capped at $30,000 per charger.

There are also many EV Charging Operators providing charging services islandwide, in places such as petrol stations, shopping malls, office buildings and industrial estates.

As Singapore embarks on a journey to electrify our land transport system, we welcome companies to house their activities in Singapore. This will be a good chance for companies to capitalise on opportunities in the region. In Singapore, companies can perform a range of functions, including product research and development (R&D), manufacturing and headquarter services.

Today, Singapore is home to an ecosystem of mobility companies from automotive OEMs such as Hyundai, mobility service providers such as Grab and Motional, and electronics and component suppliers such as Infineon, DuraPower, Borgwarner, Continental and Denso. Local companies such as TES and SMA also undertake lithium-ion battery recycling in Singapore, ensuring that valuable materials are recovered.

Our EV ecosystem is complemented by an established pool of public research institutes, particularly for battery-related R&D. Institutes such as ERI@N, SUTD and A*STAR undertake development of new lithium-ion battery structures and materials as well as next-generation batteries such as solid-state batteries.

As we transition to EVs, new skillsets will need to be developed in support of EV maintenance and repair. LTA, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) have worked with industry partners and training providers to establish the National EV Specialist Safety (NESS) certification and the Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Sustainability Professionals (EV Specialists) for the industry. 

Certification Course for EV Charger Equipment Specialist

Under the Electric Vehicles Charging Act (EVCA), EV chargers must be certified as fit for charging EVs according to the requirements specified before they can be registered with LTA. During its use, EV chargers must also be periodically inspected and maintained to ensure that they are kept in good condition. Refer to the section Installation and Certification of EV chargers and the section on Inspection and Maintenance of EV chargers for more information.

The certification and periodic inspection of EV chargers must be carried out by charger equipment specialists, who are qualified personnel with knowledge on the inspection and maintenance of EV chargers.

The Certification Course for Electric Vehicle Charger Equipment Specialist has been introduced to ensure that equipment specialists are equipped with the necessary knowledge on regulatory requirements and standards for charger certification and inspection, to supplement any in-house training that these personnel may receive. It is an intermediate level course designed for personnel involved in installation, maintenance, or inspection of EV charging stations. Personnel who complete this new certification course, and pass the associated completion test, will be accredited as equipment specialists to certify and inspect EV chargers.

Basic understanding in electrical engineering and proficiency in English are required.

For more information, please refer to the Guidelines for the Installation, Certification, and Inspection of EV Chargers (PDF, 227kB). View the list of certified equipment specialists (PDF, 241kB). 

National EV Specialist Safety (NESS) Certification

The NESS certification was developed in collaboration with SSG and is recognised under the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) national credential system. Those certified will be equipped with entry-level skills and knowledge in areas such as high voltage systems safety awareness along with a basic introduction to EVs. 

Eligible Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may receive course fee subsidies of up to 70% by SSG.

Please refer to the list of NESS training courses offered in Singapore below (updated as of 1 Mar 2023): 

_{*Parties interested in offering NESS training courses may apply to be an Approved Training Organisation (ATO).} 

Career Conversion Programme (CCP) for Sustainability Professionals (EV Specialists)

The CCP for Sustainability Professionals (EV Specialists) was developed in partnership with WSG to upskill workers in EV maintenance roles. Under this CCP, companies may receive up to six months’ salary support for eligible employees when they undergo structured On-the-Job Training and the NESS certification programme. For more information on the CCP for Sustainability Professionals (EV Specialists), please visit Workforce Singapore for more details.

Interested parties may reach out via email to register interest in the CCP for Sustainability Professionals (EV Specialists)

Electric Vehicle Guide

Together with the EV community—including drivers, EV charging operators, and carpark owners—LTA has created a comprehensive, user-friendly online guide on EVs. This guide provides new drivers with essential information on EVs and practical tips for a smooth transition to using them. Download the Electric Vehicle Guide for Drivers (PDF, 1.4MB).

Guide for Charger Deployment at Non-Landed Private Properties (NLPR)

This guide provides Management Corporation Strata Titles (MSCTs) with information on charger deployment at NLPRs. This includes the overall charger deployment process that MSCTs will need to undergo, starting from passing resolution at Annual General Meetings (AGM), charger planning, charger installation, to operation and maintenance of chargers. Download the EV Guide for MSCTs (PDF, 1.9MB).