CCS2 Charging in Singapore
CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) is the dominant DC fast charging standard in Singapore. Learn about speeds, prices, and where to find CCS2 chargers.
What is CCS2?
CCS2 (Combined Charging System Type 2) is the European and Asian standard for DC fast charging. It combines the standard Type 2 AC connector with two additional DC pins below, enabling both AC slow charging and DC rapid charging through a single port.
In Singapore, CCS2 has become the dominant fast charging standard, supported by most modern EVs including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, BYD, Denza, Xpeng, Zeekr, and Volkswagen models.
Typical Charging Speeds
- 50 kW: Standard DC fast charging — adds ~150 km range in 30 minutes
- 120 kW: High-power charging — adds ~350 km range in 30 minutes
- 200+ kW: Ultra-fast charging — adds ~500 km range in 30 minutes (limited locations)
CCS2 Charging Prices in Singapore
CCS2 DC fast charging typically costs more per kWh than AC charging due to higher infrastructure costs. Here is the current price range across all CCS2 chargers in Singapore.
Cheapest
$0.39
per kWh
Average
$0.77
per kWh
Most Expensive
$0.89
per kWh
Where to Find CCS2 Chargers
CCS2 chargers are widely distributed across Singapore, with the highest concentration in:
- Shopping malls — Tampines Hub, VivoCity, NEX, and most major malls now feature CCS2 DC fast chargers
- Petrol stations — Shell Recharge locations along expressways (PIE, AYE, CTE) offer 50–120 kW CCS2 charging
- HDB carparks — LTA's nationwide rollout includes CCS2 chargers in selected public housing carparks
- Commercial buildings — CBD offices and commercial centres increasingly offer CCS2 as a tenant amenity