Consideration to Evaluate Battery-Swapping as Alternative to Charging for Electric Vehicles Charging Points

Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Trade and Industry in respect of the target of 28,000 charging points for electric vehicles, whether the Ministry is evaluating battery-swapping as an alternative to charging.

Mr Chan Chun Sing: Yes, the Ministry is exploring battery swapping as a complement to charging. The efficacy of battery swapping, along with technological progress in electric vehicles (EVs) and the charging infrastructure, will influence the final design of the EV charging network.