Where to Charge Your Electric Car in Singapore
Find electric vehicle charging stations near you. Learn more about the available charger types, charging times & more to charge your EV with ease.
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in interest from car buyers for electric vehicles (EVs).
Electric vehicles (EVs) made up nearly 60 per cent of new car registrations in the first quarter of 2026, a jump from 45 per cent in 2025 and 3.8 per cent in 2021, accoreding to Channel NewsAsia.
As the demand for EVs surges, so too does the need for accessible charging options. Singapore is actively addressing this need by expanding its charging infrastructure across the island. For example, there’s been a more than 40 percent increase in EV charging spots in HDB car parks since 2023, with efforts being made to install more chargers in condominium residences as well.
However, just like petrol stations, not all EV charging stations in Singapore are the same. Understanding the compatibility between your EV and the charging station, including the type of connector and charging speed, is vital to avoid any surprises. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, let's explore the different types of EV chargers available in Singapore.
3 types of EV charging stations
There are three main types of EV chargers, with each having its own distinct set of characteristics:
1. Alternating Current (AC) Chargers
Alternating current (AC) chargers are the most common type of EV chargers in Singapore, mostly in part due to how EV batteries work. The electrical grids produce AC electricity, which would need to be converted into direct current (DC), which is the type of current stored in EV batteries.
To facilitate this process, EVs are built with an ‘onboard charger’, which acts like a bridge, allowing the AC power from the grid to cross over and become the DC power that your EV can use.
Most AC chargers use Type 2 connectors, which are compatible with most EVs. Due to the electric charge conversion, AC charging stations offer a slower charging speed of up to 22kW, making them suitable for overnight charging at home, work or in public car parks.
As a general guide, a typical AC charger can add 9-11km of range per hour of charging, but this varies depending on your EV model and the charger's power output.
2. Direct Current (DC) chargers
DC chargers are the ideal choice if you're looking for a quick top-up on the go. Unlike AC chargers, they bypass the car's onboard charger to deliver direct current straight to the battery, enabling much faster charging speeds.
It ranges from 30kW to 350kW, easily adding around 100-200km of mileage in 30 minutes, depending on the charger's power output and your EV's maximum charging rate. This makes them extremely handy, especially when you’re stopping by shopping malls and other high-traffic areas.
In Singapore, DC chargers predominantly utilise Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors, which are compatible with most European and newer Asian EV models. While some DC chargers with CHAdeMO connectors exist, they are much less common.
3. Tesla superchargers
Tesla Superchargers are among the most effective EV charging options, offering some of the fastest charging speeds available. As Level 3 DC fast chargers, they represent the quickest type of EV charging station currently in use. They also come in different versions (V1-V4), each with varying speeds. While a V3 Supercharger can deliver up to 321 km of range in 15 minutes, the latest V4, with its 350kW capacity, has the potential to add even more mileage in the same amount of time.
Strategically placed in shopping malls across Singapore, they offer convenient charging while you shop or run errands. While primarily designed for Tesla vehicles, a pilot programme now allows access to some non-Tesla EVs, but this is limited to CCS-enabled vehicles that fully comply with Tesla's communication and safety protocols.
How to choose the right type of EV charger
Selecting the ideal EV charging station requires careful consideration of your individual needs and driving patterns, to ensure a seamless integration into your lifestyle and charging needs. Some key factors to consider include:
- Battery size: Your EV's battery capacity plays a crucial role in determining charging time. A larger battery takes more time to charge fully, which means overnight charging with AC chargers would need to be considered ahead of time. However, if you need to add mileage quickly, DC chargers are the better choice.
- Charging time: How quickly you need to recharge depends on your driving habits. If you have ample time for overnight or workday charging, AC chargers offer a convenient and cost-effective solution. But for those who are always on the move and need minimal downtime, the speed and flexibility of DC chargers are essential.
- Location accessibility: Consider the types of chargers available in your area. If you’re looking for charging at home or at a nearby carpark, AC chargers are ideal. But for quick top-ups while shopping or within the business district, opt for DC chargers (or Tesla Superchargers if your car is compatible).
All EV charging stations in Singapore
Singapore's EV charging scene is rapidly evolving, with diverse providers like SP Group, Shell Recharge, Charge+ and Bluecharge blanketing the island with charging solutions.
As the largest public network, SP Group is known for its reliability and extensive coverage, offering AC and DC chargers readily available in commercial buildings and HDB car parks.
Meanwhile, Shell provides CCS Type 2 connectors for DC charging, as well as IEC Type 2 connectors for AC charging.
Rather than painstakingly searching for a charging station near you, Charge+ enhances the charging experience with a user-friendly app that simplifies finding stations and making payments, with their growing network focusing on convenient station locations like shopping malls and residential buildings.
At the same time, Bluecharge's comprehensive network ensures AC and DC charging access wherever you go, strategically positioned across shopping centres, business districts and major highways.
If you're curious about the number of EV charging stations in Singapore and the types of chargers that they offer, we've included a simple summary of the various providers below:
Keep your EV protected with EV insurance
Much like traditional cars, EVs represent a significant investment and just like any valuable asset, they deserve comprehensive protection. EV insurance offers peace of mind and safeguards you from unexpected financial burdens in the event of an accident, theft or damage to your vehicle.
Income's eDrivo Car Insurance is tailored specifically for EV owners, offering unique benefits that cater to the specific needs of their EVs:
- Unlimited Emergency Mobile Rescue1: If your car battery runs out of charge on the road, our service provider will arrive at the scene and provide DC fast charging up to 20% capacity so you can drive to the nearest charging station. Enjoy access to this service as a policyholder.
- Unlimited battery replacement: Get peace of mind with unlimited replacement for your battery2 in the event it is damaged in an accident.
- Cyber hacking coverage3: Protect your car against loss or damage due to malicious cyber acts.
- Loan Protection Cover: Up to $100,0004 if death occurs from a car accident while you are in the insured vehicle.
- Coverage for loss of personal belongings, travel documents, hospital visitation, trauma counselling and more if you drive out of Singapore5.
- Up to $5,000 public EV charging station6 coverage for the damage caused by you or your authorised driver during charging.
- Up to $2,000 medical expenses coverage7.
Embrace the freedom of electric driving with the confidence of comprehensive protection. Explore Income's eDrivo Car Insurance and discover the worry-free experience that comes with safeguarding your prized vehicle.
1Emergency Mobile Rescue
We are entitled to modify or alter the manner this service is delivered without notice.
The geographical coverage and contact details of our Emergency Mobile Rescue Service Provider is available on our website, which will be updated from time to time at our sole discretion.
This benefit is applicable to you for the period of insurance.
2 The battery replacement must be covered under Section 1 of the policy.
3 Cyber hacking by malicious act of gaining unauthorised access to your vehicle systems by any unauthorised person or entity.
4 Loan Protection Cover
If your vehicle is under a hire-purchase or leasing agreement, we will pay the hire-purchase company of your vehicle, any outstanding loan up to $100,000, upon your death of arising out of an accident while you are the driver of, or a passenger in, your vehicle.
We will not pay where the death:
- is caused by intentional self-injury or suicide.
- occurs after more than three (3) calendar months of the accident.
All other terms and conditions provided under this Policy is otherwise unchanged.
5 Outside of Singapore’s geographical limit includes West Malaysia and parts of Thailand within 80 km from the border of West Malaysia.
6 Liability for other property damage, injury or death to any third party is excluded. This benefit will not cover any consequential loss arising directly or indirectly from the damage to the public electric vehicle charging station, your vehicle or other vehicles.
7 Additional Medical Expenses
We will pay you a further sum of up to $2,000 for reasonable medical expenses which you have paid due to an accident involving your vehicle while you are the driver of, or a passenger, for the following treatments:
- Your pregnancy related check-up or treatment necessitated and due to the accident; or
- Your cosmetic (aesthetic, plastic surgery or dental treatment, or any treatment) reconstructive surgery.
We will only pay the cosmetic reconstructive benefit if the treatment is carried out:
a. to restore any loss of function or change in appearance due to an injury or a condition sustained by you as a result of an accident involving your vehicle;
b. within 30 days after the date of the accident; and
c. by a medical practitioner registered under the Medical Registration Act 1997. This benefit is only payable to you once per period of insurance and provided you have a claim which is paid or payable by us under Section 1 of your policy.
This article is meant purely for informational purposes and does not constitute an offer, recommendation, solicitation or advice to buy or sell any product(s). It should not be relied upon as financial advice. Please seek independent financial advice before making any decision.
The precise terms, conditions and exclusions of any Income Insurance products mentioned are specified in their respective policy contracts. The policies are protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (SDIC). Coverage for your policy is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact Income Insurance or visit the GIA/LIA or SDIC websites (www.gia.org.sg or www.lia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).
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