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EV Charging 101

All you need to know about EV charging

Last updated 29 May 2025

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All you need to know about EV charging
Choose a charger based on your needs
A safe charging experience
See all current charging points
Charging etiquette

All you need to know about EV charging

Low-Powered Charging Vs High-Powered Charging Diagram

Types of EV charging

  • Commonly known as ‘Slow chargers’.

  • Commonly known as ‘Fast chargers’.

  • Usually requires an on-board charger to convert AC to DC power to charge the battery.

  • Usually bypasses the on-board charger of the vehicle and delivers the direct current via the Battery Management System (BMS) to the battery.

  • Power rating: < 23kW.

  • Power rating: ≥ 23kW.

  • Lower burden on electrical infrastructure.

  • Higher burden on electrical infrastructure.

  • Gentler for batteries in the long run.


Choose a charger based on your needs

Low-Powered Charging

Majority of chargers islandwide. Suitable for overnight or workplace charging. Most convenient form of charging.

High-Powered Charging

Supplements the slow charger network. Mainly to serve high mileage fleet vehicles, or vehicles with large battery capacity. Suitable for urgent charging.

A safe charging experience

National Public Charging Standards

Both Type 2 AC and Combo-2 DC charging systems are adopted as the National Public Charging Standards (NPCS).

Safety Requirements

Technical Reference 25 (TR25) is our national charging standard that provides technical safety requirements for all EV Charging Systems (EVCS) in Singapore.

Proper Installation

Only Licensed Electrical Workers (LEWs) and equipment specialists are allowed to install, test and certify EVCS before use.

Find out more about our charging standards

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See all current charging points

Scan the QR code below to download MyTransport.SG App to find your nearest charging point.

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Charging etiquette

User Charging his EV
Consider unplugging your car once it hits 80%

The charging rate slows down once the car battery reaches a state-of-charge of 80%. According to experts, it is better to stop charging at 80% for a longer battery life.

Move your vehicle once you are done charging

You are only allowed to park in a charging lot if you are charging your vehicle. Please move your vehicle once your charging session is over.

Secure the charging gun firmly on the holster

This helps prevent damage to the charging gun and reduces the risk of people tripping over the charging cable.

Click here to find out more about the EV lot design.

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