We refer to Mr Norman Lee’s letter, “Changing EVs’ licence plates not practical or sustainable” (April 1).

Electric vehicle (EV) fires present the risk of thermal runaway in high-voltage batteries, which will require different response tactics should a fire occur. Quick identification of EVs is critical to guide appropriate actions and ensure the safety of both first responders and the public. The proposal to introduce differentiated licence plates for EVs is therefore necessary to provide a clear and immediate visual identifier to support emergency response.

The proposed designs are preliminary and will be refined, taking into account operational requirements, visibility considerations and stakeholder feedback. SCDF and LTA have commenced stakeholder engagements involving authorised motor dealers and signcraft workshops as well as EV and PHEV owners to gather feedback on the proposed design and implementation approach.

We thank Mr Lee for his feedback and would like to assure the public that agencies will carefully consider stakeholder feedback before finalising the design and implementation details for the differentiated licence plates for EVs.


Roy Kee
Group Director, Vehicle Services
Land Transport Authority

Alan Chow
Senior Assistant Commissioner
Senior Director, Operations Department
Singapore Civil Defence Force