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Singapore’s adoption of electric heavy vehicles up 10 times on incentives; diesel spikes fuel further interest

But range and cost of charging infrastructure remain barriers, industry observers say

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Derryn Wong

Derryn Wong

Published Fri, Apr 10, 2026 · 07:00 AM
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    • The BYD T35 was launched in Singapore on Mar 26. A fully electric truck, it is classified as a heavy goods vehicle and is eligible for S$40,000 of incentives.
    • The BYD T35 was launched in Singapore on Mar 26. A fully electric truck, it is classified as a heavy goods vehicle and is eligible for S$40,000 of incentives. PHOTO: BYD SINGAPORE

    [SINGAPORE] Registrations of fully electric heavy goods vehicles, also known as EHVs, in Singapore have jumped 10 times – thanks largely to incentives rolled out at the start of the year.

    EHVs are also receiving more attention as the Middle East conflict drives diesel prices up. But industry observers say that significant barriers to adoption remain, including operational and charging challenges.

    EHVs are electric versions of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), which have a maximum laden weight of 3,501 kg to 16,000 kg, and very heavy goods vehicles (VHGVs), which have a maximum laden weight of more than 16,000 kg.

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