SINGAPORE – Some 673 condominiums have installed 2,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers using government co-funding, which remains available for up to 1,500 more chargers, or until Dec 31, 2026 – whichever comes first.

The latest number of EV chargers in condominiums marks an increase of about 300 since the last update by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) in March.

In a Facebook post on July 9, LTA said the next 1,500 EV chargers will receive up to 50 per cent co-funding for the upfront installation cost, capped at $3,000 per charger.

Launched in 2021, the EV Common Charger Grant (ECCG) is one of the measures to build up Singapore’s charging network and encourage motorists to switch to EVs.

The initial target was to co-fund up to 2,000 chargers, capped at $4,000 each, by the end of 2023. The deadline was later extended to the end of 2025 under the same conditions, and then again to end-2026, with the co-funding cap reduced to $3,000.

Besides the grant, the Government also amended the law in 2023 to lower the voting threshold for the installation of EV chargers in condominiums to 50 per cent of residents, down from 90 per cent. This makes it easier for condos to install EV chargers.

Singapore’s push to support the adoption of EVs also includes heavy commercial vehicles.

LTA told The Straits Times on July 9 that between January and June , it received 28 applications for approval to sell commercial EVs that weigh more than 3,500kg. Of that number, 27 applications had been approved, with the remaining one being processed.

From January 2026, buyers of such large commercial EVs will receive an incentive of $40,000 to help offset the higher upfront cost compared with conventional diesel-powered vehicles.

This incentive scheme for heavy commercial EVs runs alongside a grant that co-funds up to half of the installation costs of chargers – capped at $30,000 each – to power the vehicles. Known as the Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, the scheme will be available for three years from Jan 1, 2026.

As of June , there are 14,741 publicly accessible EV charging points in Singapore. These include chargers installed at Housing Board carparks, commercial buildings, as well as condominiums.

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