How do electric cars work?
Electric cars run by drawing upon a charging point and taking electricity from the plug.
These store the electricity in rechargeable batteries that fuel an electric motor, which rotates the wheels.
Electric cars accelerate quicker than automobiles with conventional fuel engines – hence they seem lighter to maneuver.
How do you charge an EV?
You may charge an electric vehicle by inserting chargers into a public charging meter or into a home charging unit.
There are many charging stations around to stay fully charged while you are out and about.
But to get maximized value for home charging, it is important to get the right EV electricity provider, so you can spend less money charging and save more on your fees.
What is their range?
How far you may drive on a complete recharge varies according to automobile.
Every model has a varied capacity, battery model and optimization.
The best electric car for you may be the one you could utilize for your regular drives excluding having to pause and recharge up midway through.
Explore potential EV leasing suggestions mentioned below.
Electric Car Retailer |
MG |
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Specialty |
MG is a British automotive marque founded by Cecil Kimber in the 1920s, and M.G. Car Company Limited was the British sports car manufacturer that made the marque famous. Best known for its open two-seater sports cars, MG produced saloons and coupés, with engines up to three liters in size. |
| Pricing |
Request a quotation: fleet@mg.co.uk |
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| Address |
19 Leng Kee Road Singapore, Singapore 159093 |
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Telephone |
+65-6261 1181 |
| Operating Hours |
10 am to 7 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Mazda |
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Specialty |
Deeply satisfying dynamic driving, married to superior safety and environmental performance: the goal and the end result of Mazda’s innovative Skyactiv Technology. And now it’s even further evolved with Skyactiv-Vehicle Dynamics, a system that provides real-time integrated control of engine, transmission, chassis, body to enhance Mazda’s Jinba-ittai feel of unity. Services: Electric SUV, three row SUV, quiet engine, optimized steering, efficient energy |
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Request a quotation: sales@mazda.com.sg |
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| Address |
23 Leng Kee Rd, Singapore 159095 |
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Telephone |
+65-66036118 |
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Operating Hours |
8.30 am to 7 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
MINI |
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Specialty |
Embrace the unexpected. Experience a new enjoyment. The first all-electric MINI heralds a supercharged evolutionary step that fuses MINI go-kart feeling and iconic design. Switch on to a new urban electric lifestyle. The future’s bright and electric. Embrace the electric future. MINI Navigation shows nearby charging stations, dashboard displays information. Services: Public charging, home charging, MINI Electric, zero carbon emissions, silent engine |
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Request a quotation: mini.info@eurokars.com.sg |
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Website |
http://www.mini.com.sg/ |
| Address |
27 Leng Kee Rd, Singapore 159098 |
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Telephone |
+65-64733777 |
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Operating Hours |
8.30 am to 7 pm |
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BMW |
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Created for electromobility. Thanks to efficient BMW eDrive technology, its electric all-wheel drive, BMW iX achieves an exceptional range and an impressive acceleration from a standing start. The reduced design language gives it a modern and expressive appearance. The luxurious ambience in the spacious interior with sustainability ensures supreme comfort. |
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Request a quotation: contact-bmw@bmwasia.com |
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Website |
https://www.bmw.com.sg/ |
| Address |
303 Alexandra Road 315 Alexandra Road 280 Kampong Arang Road |
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Telephone |
1800-2255-269 |
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Operating Hours |
8 am to 6.30 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Hyundai |
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Specialty |
The all-new KONA Electric is designed to fit everything you and your busy life can throw at it. With plenty of room for both passengers and cargo – and a generous trunk capacity of 332 liters. Choose to explore what drives you. All-new KONA Electric provides you with the seamless connectivity. Services: KONA Electric, Magnet motor engine, Single Speed Reduction Gear, Electric fuel, zero carbon emission |
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Request a quotation: queries@komoco.com.sg |
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| Address |
253 Alexandra Road Singapore, Singapore 159936 |
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Telephone |
+65-6475 8888 |
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Operating Hours |
9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Nissan |
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Meet Nissan Kicks e-POWER – the electrified urban crossover. Discover a vehicle that embodies Nissan’s innovative DNA, with electrified mobility. Equipped with Nissan’s revolutionary e -POWER technology, this electrified power train is backed by more than 70 years of heritage. Emotion and practicality join forces in a blend of Nissan design. Services: e-Power engine, electric motor drive, rechargeable battery, fuel efficiency, lithium-ion battery |
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Request a quotation: raymond_yeo@tanchong.com |
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Website |
https://www.nissan.com.sg/ |
| Address |
1 Sixth Lok Yang Rd, Singapore 628099 |
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Telephone |
+65-62622212
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Operating Hours |
8 am to 4 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Singapore Electric Vehicles |
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Singapore Electric Vehicles Pte. Ltd. is a first commercial electric fleet company based in Singapore. Their aim is to revolutionize public mobility by introducing zero emission and environment friendly vehicles with popular ride-hailing service – GRAB in Singapore. Their expert team has been serving the industry for over a decade. |
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Request a quotation: ops@sdreams.com.sg |
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Website |
http://www.singaporeelectricvehicles.com/index.html |
| Address |
Smart Innovation Centre, 152 Ubi Ave 4 Singapore, Singapore 408826 |
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Telephone |
+65-6303 6836 |
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Operating Hours |
10 am to 7 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Volvo |
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In 2017 Volvo made a commitment to electrify every car in their range in preparation for an era beyond the internal combustion engine. That era begins now. Be a part of this change. They have been working with electric propulsion since the 1970s and progressed by many technological innovations, breakthroughs. Services: Mild Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, Pure Electric, Battery technology, Electric cars |
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Request a quotation: volvo.enquiries@wearnes.com |
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Website |
https://www.volvocars.com/sg |
| Address |
249 Alexandra Road Singapore 159935 |
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Telephone |
+65 6473 1488 |
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Operating Hours |
8 am to 6.30 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
ETHOZ |
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Specialty |
ETHOZ has a customer-centric culture. As a reflection of their culture, they provide car rental in Singapore with fleets of readily available and reliable vehicles at competitive rates to meet all their customers’ needs and requests. ETHOZ’s customer service executives are also able to advise their customers on vehicle rental. |
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Request a quotation: contactus@ethozgroup.com |
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| Address |
30 Bukit Batok Crescent Singapore, Singapore 658075 |
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Telephone |
+65-6319 8000 |
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Operating Hours |
8.30 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
SGCARS4U.com |
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Specialty |
The Tesla Model 3 is an electric four-door sedan developed by Tesla. The Tesla Model 3 comes standard with 12-way power-adjustable heated front seats, upgraded audio with music and media over Bluetooth, premium seat material and trim in black, 18-inch Aero wheels and park assist with reversing camera, airbags, autopilot. Services: Electric four-door sedan, 15-inch central touchscreen, instrument panel, Tesla Model 3, 18-inch Aero wheels Services:
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Request a quotation: sgcars4u@gmail.com |
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Website |
https://sgcars4u.com/ |
| Address |
18 Kaki Bukit Road 3 #03-09 Singapore 415978 |
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Contact |
+65-98415316 Email; sgcars4u@gmail.com |
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Operating Hours |
9.30 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
BYD |
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Specialty |
BYD’s 4.56m length battery-electric crossover car is the most reliable electric car in the world. Utilizing BYD’s proprietary iron-phosphate battery, this vehicle produces no emission, quiet and comfortable, easily drive, going smooth and powerful. The range is 400km on a single charge. Free of gasoline, using electricity from sustainable sources. Services: Zero emissions, electric car, battery-electric crossover car, energy saving, iron-phosphate battery |
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Request a quotation:sim.kf@byd.com |
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Website |
https://sg.byd.com/e6/ |
| Address |
Connexis Singapore, Singapore 138632 |
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Telephone |
+65-6408 2135 |
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Operating Hours |
8.30 am to 5.30 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
BlueSG |
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Launched in the year of 2017, BlueSG offers a new smart and affordable mobility option to all Singaporeans, complementing public transport. BlueSG members will have access to a network of 1,000 shared electric Bluecar vehicles, 24/7, at self-service stations located in public housing, city center and commercial estates around Singapore. Services: Electric car rental, car rental app, short term car lease, car sharing, smart car rental |
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Request a quotation: customerservice@bluesg.com.sg |
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Website |
http://www.bluesg.com.sg/ |
| Address |
154A Bukit Batok West Ave 8, Singapore 651154 |
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Telephone |
+65-31637800 |
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Operating Hours |
24/7 |
Electric Car Retailer |
Hong Seh Motors |
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Specialty |
Tesla has independently changed the electric-car landscape, and the Model 3 is the least expensive way to get one of the company’s tech wonders in your driveway. A four-door sedan that’s roughly the same size as the BMW 3-series, the Model 3 boasts quick acceleration and a future-forward, minimalist interior. Services: Tesla Model 3, Electric car, AC charging, lithium ion battery, 18-inch turbo wheels |
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Request a quotation:marketing@hongseh.sg |
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Website |
https://motors.hongsehgroup.com/ |
| Address |
237 Alexandra Road, #01-06 Singapore, Singapore 159929 |
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Telephone |
+65-6836 1112 |
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Operating Hours |
9.30 am to 6.15 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Porsche |
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The Porsche Taycan 4S arrives as the new entry-level model from the German brand’s all-electric range. Designed with ground-breaking concepts, this four-door coupé styled sports saloon proves to be cars of the future. Its battery pack delivers 435 PS and 640 Nm of torque, partnered with an impressive cable power-charging. |
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Request a quotation: crm@porsche.com.sg |
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Website |
https://www.porsche.com/singapore/ |
| Address |
29 Leng Kee Road Singapore 159099 |
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Telephone |
+65- 6472 4433 |
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Operating Hours |
9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Lexus |
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Specialty |
Their self-charging hybrids and visionary LF-30 Electrified are relentlessly focused on how it makes you feel, with an eye on the future. This is the essence of luxury vehicles of tomorrow. The exterior adopts an artistic yet futuristic form while the interior assertively weaves in autonomous driving and cutting-edge technologies. Services: Lexus electrified, SUV electric, self-charging hybrids, autonomous driving, Lexus hybrid drive |
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Request a quotation:cr@inchcape.com.sg |
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Website |
http://www.lexus.com.sg/ |
| Address |
33 Leng Kee Rd, Singapore 159102 |
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Telephone |
+65-66311388 |
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Operating Hours |
9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
SGMART.com |
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Tesla Model X SUV wows with its top-hinged rear doors and impresses with its long-range battery capacity. Two electric motors provide on-demand all-wheel drive and performance-car acceleration. Handling is surprisingly nimble for an SUV. The practicality of the Model X’s optional third row of seats should appeal to family-oriented buyers. |
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Request a quotation:admin@sgcarmart.com |
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Website |
www.sgcarmart.com/ |
| Address |
61 Ubi Ave 2, Automobile Megamart #07-05/06 S(408898) |
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Telephone |
+65-6744 1514 |
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Operating Hours |
10 am to 6.30 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Inchcape Preowned |
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Specialty |
At Inchcape Pre-owned, only the best can meet the mark. When you purchase a Certified Pre-owned car, you are assured of Inchcape’s relentless dedication to deliver superior used electric cars, synonymous with Quality, Durability and Reliability. They carry a wide variety of makes and models which undergo vigorous inspection process. Services: Car leasing, drive-away leasing, short term lease, car loans, car insurance |
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Request a quotation: enquiries@inchcapepreowned.com.sg |
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Website |
https://www.inchcapepreowned.com.sg/ |
| Address |
33 Leng Kee Road, Level 2 Singapore, Singapore 159102 |
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Telephone |
+65-6303 6303 |
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Operating Hours |
9 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Serangoon Car Auto Rental |
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Specialty |
At Serangoon Car Rental, a sister branch to Jurong Auto Car Rental and Woodlands Auto Car Rental, their mission is to provide a hassle free and affordable car rental service to their valuable customers residing or working in the eastern parts of Singapore. Maintenance, road tax and insurance are covered. Services: Nissan rental, Toyota rental, Suzuki rental, Mazda rental, BMW rental |
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Request a quotation: enquiries@serangooncarrental.com |
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Website |
http://www.serangooncarrental.com/ |
| Address |
1E, Yio Chu Kang Road Serangoon, Singapore 545511 |
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Telephone |
+65- 8588 3088 |
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Operating Hours |
10 am to 6 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
ST Cars |
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Specialty |
Tesla Model S: This four-door, five-seat saloon is the car that established Elon Musk’s California-based company. Tesla’s products deserve to stand alongside the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Two electric motors draw power from either a 75 or 100kWh battery pack, driving all four wheels through a single-speed transmission. |
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Request a quotation: customercare@stcars.sg |
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Website |
http://stcars.sg/ |
| Address |
61 Ubi Ave 2 #07-05/06 Automobile Mega-mart Singapore, Singapore 408898 |
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Telephone |
+65- 6508 4266 |
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Operating Hours |
11 am to 7 pm |
Electric Car Retailer |
Wearne Leasing |
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Established in 1979, Wearnes Automotive Pte. Ltd. currently holds distributorships and dealerships for a range of premium passenger marques in the region. Building on their rich heritage and their investment in human capital and the latest technology, they are a leading luxury automotive retailer in Southeast Asia, synonymous with excellence. Services: MPV rental, SUV rental, Renault rental, Volvo rental, Mercedes-Benz rental |
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Request a quotation:wearnes.leasing@wearnes.com |
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Website |
http://wearnesleasing.com/ |
| Address |
45 Leng Kee Road Singapore, Singapore 159103 |
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Telephone |
+65-6876 5063 |
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Operating Hours |
8.30 am to 6 pm |
What models of electric cars are there?
There are a few distinct forms of electric vehicle (EV).
Some draw entirely on electricity, these are termed pure electric vehicles.
And some may also be draw on petrol or diesel, these are termed hybrid electric vehicles.
Plug-in electric – This means the car draws entirely on electricity and derive all their energy when they are plugged to recharge.They do not require fuel to run so do not release any emissions like conventional cars.
Plug-in hybrid – These mainly draw on electricity but also have a conventional petrol engine so you can utilize petrol or fuel too. If you run out of energy, the car will switch to using fuel. When it is running on fuel, these cars release emissions but when they are running on electricity, they will not. Plug-in hybrids can be plugged in to an electricity source to recharge.
Hybrid-electric – These draw mainly on fuel like petrol or diesel but also possess an electric battery too, which is recharged through regenerative splitting. These let you alternate between using your fuel engine and using ‘EV’ mode at the touch of a button. These cars cannot be inserted into an electricity source and rely on petrol or diesel for energy.
What are the inner parts of an EV?
EVs have 90% lower moving parts that an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car. Here is a breakdown of the parts that keep an EV moving:
Electric Engine/Motor – Delivers power to rotate the wheels. It can be DC/AC type, however, AC motors are more prevalent.
Inverter – Converts the electric current in the form of Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC)
Drivetrain – EVs have a single-speed transmission which sends power from the motor to the wheels.
Batteries – Store the electricity required to run an EV. The higher the kW of the battery, the higher the range.
Charging – Plug into an outlet or EV charging point to charge your battery.
How electric cars work – inside parts of EV
EV batteries – capacity and kWh understood
Kilowatts (kW) is a unit of power (how much energy a device needs to work).
A kilowatt-hour(kWh) is a unit of energy (it shows how much energy has been used), e.g. a 100 watt lightbulb uses 0.1 kilowatts each hour.
A typical home uses 3,100 kWh of energy a year. An electric car uses an average of 2,000 kWh of energy a year.
When braking in a conventional car, the kinetic energy caused typically goes to waste.
However, in an electric car braking converts and stores thermal energy from brake pads and tires’ heat friction and recycles it to power the car.
This is called regenerative braking and it’s very ingenious.
Electric car batteries fuel regenerative braking.
Electric car charging
How to charge an EV?
You may recharge an electric vehicle either by plugging it into a socket or by plugging into a charging unit.
There are plenty of charging stations around Singapore to stay fully charged while you are out and about.
There are three types of chargers:
Three pin plug for electric car charging
Three pin plug – a standard three-pin plug that you can connect to any 13 amp socket.
Socketed electric car charger
Socketed – a charge point where you can connect either a Type 1 or Type 2 cable.
Tethered electric car charger
Tethered – a charge point with a cable attached with either a Type 1 or Type 2 connector.
How long does it take to charge and electric car?
There are also three EV charging speeds:
Slow – usually rated up to 3kW. Often used to charge overnight or at the workplace. Charging time: 8-10 hours.
Fast – typically rated at either 7Kw or 22kW. Tend to be installed in car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres and houses with off-street parking. Charging time: 3-4 hours.
Rapid – typically rated from 43 kW. Only compatible with EVs that have rapid charging capability. Charging time: 30-60 minutes.
How long it takes to charge an electric car
Charging up in changing seasons
The weather affects how much energy your electric car consumes. You have a larger range in summer and smaller range in winter.
Charging on the go
Do not hesitate to download the Zap-Map app to locate the nearest charge station when you are out and about.
Electric Car Models In Singapore: Costs
Manufacturer Model |
Selling Price* |
Power Consumption (kWh/100 km) |
Maximum Range (km) |
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BYD e6 SUV |
$109,888 | 19.5 | 400 |
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Renault ZOE Coupe |
$ 112,999 | 16.1 | 367 |
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MG ZS EV SUV |
$119,888 | 14.7 | 335 |
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Hyundai KONA Electric SUV |
$140,999 | 13 | 482 |
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Hyundai IoniqElectric Sedan |
$148,999 | 11.7 | 311 |
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Nissan Leaf Electric 5-door Hatchback |
$139,888 | 17.1 | 311 |
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BMW i3 Electric Coupe |
$167,000 | 14.2 | 335 |
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KIA Niro EV SUV |
$187,999 | 14.7 | 455 |
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Audi e-tron Electric SUV |
$367,500 | 25.1 | 417 |
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Tesla X 75D Sedan |
$509,000 | 21.3 | 340 |
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Porsche Taycan 4s Sedan |
$542,000 | 16.7 | 412 |
*Selling price varies from store to store.
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