Commercial vehicles

LTA to refund S$1.4 million in road tax on 1,700 vehicles following error on published rates

The move is to correct a discrepancy between road tax collected and rates stipulated for the period between August 2022 and Nov 30, 2025

The Linxys G100R electric van (left) and G050 Piccolo electric micro van at the brand's launch in Singapore on Nov 11.

Wuling’s commercial vehicle brand Linxys makes South-east Asia debut in Singapore with Carsome subsidiary CarTimes

The brand debuts with two electric vans, including the city-state’s first fully electric micro van

Priced from S$155,888 with COE, the Qingling EQ2 has a 100.5 kWh battery and claimed range of up to 515 km on a full charge.

Motorway debuts China commercial vehicle brand Qingling Motors; relaunches Ssangyong in Singapore

Qingling Motors’ introduction comes just ahead of government incentives commencing in 2026

US President Donald Trump has launched numerous national security probes into potential new tariffs on a wide variety of products.

Trump says US will impose new tariffs on branded drugs, heavy trucks and kitchen cabinets

[WASHINGTON] President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new round of punishing tariffs, saying the United States will impose a 100 per cent tariffs on imported branded drugs, 25 per cent tariff on...

A battery charge and swop station and EV490 prime mover truck, both from China manufacturer Sany, launched on Aug 1, 2025 in Singapore.

China truck distributor EcoSwift leads Singapore’s second battery-swop test for heavy EVs

Involving seven companies, the test will inform official standards and pave the way for commercial operation

From left: The Mercedes-Benz eVito, eCitan and eSprinter electric vans, which were launched in Singapore on Wednesday (Apr 16).

Mercedes-Benz revamps commercial EV lineup in Singapore

German manufacturer offers its first large electric van, unveils new versions of its existing light commercial vehicle models

Under the Heavy Vehicle Zero Emissions Scheme and Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, businesses that register a fully electric commercial vehicle with a maximum laden weight of more than 3,500 kg will receive an incentive of S$40,000 per vehicle.

Singapore’s electric heavy vehicle incentives will kick-start adoption, but not that soon: industry players

With schemes starting only in 2026, there may be a ‘market standstill’ in 2025

The Heavy Vehicle Zero Emissions Scheme is for registrations of electric heavy vehicles with a maximum laden weight of more than 3,500 kg.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2025

Singapore offers S$40,000 incentive for electric heavy vehicles; co-funds up to S$30,000 for chargers

Both grants will run for three years, from 2026 till 2028

Farizon's SuperVan will be launched in Singapore on Feb 18 by distributor Hong Seh Motors.

China’s electric Farizon SuperVan makes Apac debut in Singapore

Offering from the Geely-owned commercial vehicle brand features technology normally found in passenger EVs

The scheme promoting cleaner commercial vehicles has been extended until March 2027, but still lacks coverage for heavier vehicle types.

Dealers welcome extension of scheme for cleaner commercial vehicles, but bemoan lack of coverage for heavy vehicles 

But some market watchers say lack of penalties for heavy diesel vehicles blunts the measure’s effectiveness