With the government slowly phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2040, it is no surprise that drivers are taking advantage of the EV Early Adoption incentives and quickly switching to electric vehicles (EVs). 

That's when it hits them - how are they going to charge it? Where even is the nearest EV charger? We get it. Not all HDB or condominium carparks come equipped with the necessary infrastructure. 

But that's changing. Fast. What if we told you that EV charging stations are pretty accessible in Singapore? Here, we'll dive into the current list of EV charging providers (and their stations) you can tap on. 

AC/DC (but not the band): Just like our smartphones, there's fast and slow charging for our EVs

AC chargers are slower, but also generally cheaper

The company offers a 30-minute fast charge and even free parking in selected areas

1. SP Group

Types of charging stations available: AC, DC 
Cost of charging: $0.5250/kWh (AC), $0.5880/kWh (DC) 

SP Group encourages Singaporeans to adopt greener mobility options by allowing users to suggest more locations for EV charging stations through email.

Most of its charging points can be found throughout the island, including busy areas such as Sentosa, Raffles Place, Orchard and various Capitaland malls.

If you already use the SP Utilities app, finding charging stations will be a breeze - the map to locate them is housed under a dedicated section within it. Payment can also be made directly here.

SP Group has worked with Porsche to launch the largest manufacturer-branded network here

Besides being the largest provider currently, it's also important to point out the tie-ups that SP Group has had with other big players. 

It launched the Porsche Destination Charging (PDC) network with Porsche last year, which still stands today as the largest manufacturer-branded network locally.

More recently, SPC also announced that it would be rolling out its first ever charging points at it service stations in collaboration with SP Group. These will include Singapore's fastest ever public charger yet - rated at 150kW - when completed in Q1 2023.

Be sure to visit Shell's website for its 'Recharge and Receive' program. Lots of perks await

2. Shell Recharge

Types of charging stations available: AC, DC 
Cost of charging: $3.00/hour (AC), $0.40-$0.55/kWh (AC), $0.55/kWh (DC)

Shell Recharge powered by Greenlots, a member of Shell group, ensures EV users can easily charge their EV cars anywhere, anytime.

While starting out mostly with Shell petrol stations, it has since branched out into malls and HDB and JTC carparks. 

Its 100-120kW chargers can power up EVs within 30 minutes, but this also depends on the battery architectures of specific makes and models. Drivers can link their credit cards to their Shell Recharge/Greenslots card to utilise the charging stations.

Among all the providers on the list, prices for Shell Recharge outlets vary the most - charging is priced both hourly and according to energy usage - so do take note before you plug in! BMW EV drivers will also be most familiar with its services, since BMW Asia has tie-ups with the energy provider locally. 

Charge+'s 'Turbo' chargers are currently among the fastest public ones, rated at 120kW

CDG ENGIE is targeting to have at least 500 charging points islandwide before 2022 ends

ComfortDelGro is best-known a transport conglomerate, but its bid to become a 'mobility solutions provider' has increasingly become clear with its entrance into the energy-provision space too. 

After an initial period of testing, CDG ENGIE broke ground for its network in March this year with its first charging point at a HDB carpark in Jurong. 

For reasons unclear, CDG ENGIE works with international provider, Virta, to process payments for its charging points.

Weirdly, each has decided to run its own app in Singapore, but you'll find that the list of charging stations is mirrored across both of them.  

Drivers can check for the status of available chargers on their BlueSG app or website

5. Blue Charge by Total Energies (BlueSG)

Types of charging stations available: AC (3.7kW)
Cost of charging: $1.00 for first three hours, $2.00 for every hour thereafter (on top of $20 annual subscription)Known for its car-sharing service in Singapore, BlueSG's Blue Charge charging stations have been open for public use for a few years now.  

EV owners may charge their EVs at BlueSG's charging stations, but they must move their vehicles once charging is complete or face a fine.

In the same way that BlueSG cars are used, spots must also be reserved in advance prior to a charging session via the app. 

A key point to note is that drivers must pay a subscription fee of $20/year to utilise the charging network on BlueSG's website or app. Another potential pain point: The network is comprised solely of 3.7kW AC chargers.

The Superchargers have a power rating of up to 250kW, and are located in eight malls around SG

Other known tie-ups between EV-selling brands in Singapore and service providers

How many charging stations are there in Singapore?

In all honesty, it's hard to pin down exactly how many charging stations there are at any one time today, given the ever-expanding networks. Nonetheless, the following table of ballpark figures gives you an indication of where things stand currently. 

 
We must also point out: There is a difference between charging stations and points, and one will typically find that one charging station has multiple charging points.

As the latest to hit in the never-ending stream of EV-related updates, the LTA is now targeting to have at least 12,000 charging points rolled out across 2,000 HDB carparks by 2025.

Strides Mobility will soon join SP Group, Charge+, Shell and CDG ENGIE - it was one of the five operators that won the tender. 

An exhaustive list: Where are these chargers located, are they AC or DC outlets, and how much should I expect to pay? 

*CDG ENGIE works with an appointed payment processing provider, Virta. 

DC fast-charging in most public spaces uses the CCS Combo 2 standard (left), while AC outlets use the Type 2 standard (right)

A final note: The wonders of Plugshare!

Although Plugshare is not a charging service, we've listed it down as it'll save you a lot of time navigating multiple EV charging platforms.

It's an EV charging community that plugs information gaps by compiling all EV charging stations in Singapore. It ensures that EV users stay informed about the best EV charging stations nearest to them.

To use the platform, drivers have to key in their location to overview the nearest EV charging stations. Aside from charging stations, information on the closest dining/restroom areas is also available.

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*This article was updated on 6 February 2023 by Mattheus Wee.