HDB EV Charging in Singapore

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is spearheading a nationwide effort to install EV charging points in HDB carparks across Singapore. The target is 60,000 charging points by 2030, split between 40,000 in public carparks and 20,000 in private premises. As of recent updates, there are more than 25,000 charging points island-wide, of which over 7,500 are installed across about 85% of HDB carparks. LTA is on track to provide every HDB resident with convenient access to an EV charger.

Source: MOT/LTA progress update on EV chargers in HDB carparks and public spaces

The rollout is being implemented in phases, with priority given to carparks that have sufficient electrical capacity and high EV adoption rates. Private operators such as SP Mobility, Shell Recharge, Charge+, and ComfortDelGro–ENGIE are partnering with LTA to install and operate these chargers.

What to Expect

• Connector types: Most HDB chargers are Type 2 AC (7–22 kW), suitable for overnight top-ups. Some HDB carparks also feature CCS2 DC fast chargers for quicker charging
• Pricing: Across public networks, AC chargers (7–22 kW) typically range from about $0.45–$0.82 per kWh, while DC fast chargers range from roughly $0.55–$0.89 per kWh based on operator-published rate cards and LTA DataMall listings. The major HDB estate operators (SP Mobility, Shell Recharge, ComfortDelGro–ENGIE, and Strides YTL) generally price standard AC charging within the lower-to-mid part of this range, though exact rates vary by location and change over time. Check the operator's app before charging.
• Payment: App-based payment through the respective operator's mobile app
• Booking: Some locations support reservation to guarantee availability

HDB carpark EV chargers in Singapore typically charge on a per-kWh basis. Across public networks, AC chargers (7–22 kW) range from about $0.45 to $0.82 per kWh, while DC fast chargers range from roughly $0.55 to $0.89 per kWh, based on operator-published rate cards and LTA DataMall listings. The major HDB estate operators — SP Mobility, Shell Recharge, ComfortDelGro–ENGIE, and Strides YTL — generally price standard AC charging within the lower-to-mid part of this range, though exact rates vary by location and change over time. Always check the operator's app before charging.

Some operators also offer per-minute pricing at certain locations, which can work out cheaper or more expensive depending on your charging speed. For example, at a 7 kW AC charger, a per-minute rate of $0.05 would equate to roughly $3.00 per hour, or about $0.43 per kWh — cheaper than many per-kWh rates. At a 22 kW charger the same per-minute rate would equate to about $0.14 per kWh. However, these are illustrative examples; actual per-minute rates and their effective per-kWh cost vary by operator and location. Always check the pricing model in the operator's app before starting a session.

Subscription plans can reduce costs if you charge regularly. SP Mobility, for example, has offered subscription-based packages for condos and, in partnership with P.UP, hybrid EV charging plans that include discounted charging credits. Charge+ has also offered subscription plans for condominium residents. Whether a subscription is worthwhile depends on how often you charge and the specific plan's quota. Check the operator's app or website for current subscription terms, as plans and eligibility change over time.

Idle fees apply at many public chargers to encourage turnover. SP Mobility and Shell Recharge both charge $0.50 per minute after a grace period, capped at $40 per session. SP Mobility applies a 30-minute grace period after charging ends (source), while Shell Recharge generally offers a 15-minute grace period at Shell stations and a 30-minute grace period at other locations (excluding HDB carparks and condominiums, where Shell does not apply idle fees). Charge+ has announced plans to introduce idle fees at selected busy locations, but details should be confirmed in the Charge+ app.