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all you need to know
about ev charging
Types of EV Charging
Low-Powered Charging
- Commonly known as ‘Slow chargers’.
- Power rating: ≤ 22kW.
- Usually requires an on-board charger to convert AC to DC power to charge the battery.
- Lower burden on electrical infrastructure.
- Gentler for batteries in the long run.
High-Powered Charging
- Commonly known as ‘Fast chargers’.
- Power rating: >22kW to 150kW.
- Usually bypasses the on-board charger of the vehicle and delivers the direct current via the Battery Management System (BMS) to the battery.
- Higher burden on electrical infrastructure.
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
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National Public Charging Standards
Both Type 2 AC and Combo-2 DC charging systems are adopted as the National Public Charging Standards (NPCS).
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safety requirements
Technical Reference 25 (TR25) is our national charging standard that provides technical safety requirements for all EV Charging Systems (EVCS) in Singapore.
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Find out more about our charging standards
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proper installation
Only Licensed Electrical Workers (LEWs) and equipment specialists are allowed to install, test and certify EVCS before use.
charging etiquette
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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.
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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.
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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.
fact or fiction
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There are more than 6,000 EV chargers island wide. For a more seamless and convenient EV charging experience, LTA has enhanced the MyTransport.SG mobile application to provide information on the location of publicly accessible charging points.
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At the end of the vehicle’s lifespan, EV batteries can be recycled and repurposed as alternative power sources.
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EV batteries have a cooling system to ensure that battery cells are operating at optimal temperatures.
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The charging rate slows down once the car battery reaches 80%. According to experts, charging an EV up to 80% is better for a longer battery life.
