Update on Electric Vehicle (EV) Phase 1 Test-bed

Mr Ang Hin Kee asked the Minister for Transport (a) whether the information gathered from the Electric Vehicle (EV) phase 1 test-bed has provided sufficient data to review our existing policies and infrastructure plans to support greater EV adoption in Singapore; and (b) whether the Ministry will consider rolling out a series of support measures for the adoption of EV.

Mr Khaw Boon Wan: The first phase of the electric vehicle test-bed was held from June 2011 to December 2013 to understand the technicalities of deploying electric vehicles in Singapore. The second phase will test fleet-based operations. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board had issued a Request for Information (RFI) in December 2014 to invite proposals for a nationwide electric vehicle car-sharing programme. The proposals are in the final stages of evaluation. The LTA is also studying the feasibility of using electric vehicles for taxi services. These fleet-based trials will help Government agencies determine the optimal charging infrastructure required to support more widespread use of electric vehicles and the costs involved.