Read the EV quotation line by line
When comparing electric-car prices in Singapore, request a written on-the-road quotation for the exact local variant. It should make clear the COE arrangement, included registration costs, applicable rebates and the date assumptions behind the offer. Do not compare an advertised headline price with a quotation using different terms.
- Is the COE package guaranteed or non-guaranteed?
- How many bidding attempts are included?
- What changes if the applicable COE premium moves?
- What happens if delivery or registration is delayed?
- Which extras, insurance conditions or finance terms affect the quoted price?
Check Category A or Category B for the exact variant
For fully electric cars, OneMotoring’s Category A definition includes a maximum power output up to 110kW. Confirm the current rules and the exact local variant through the official COE category information. Use the vehicle’s official local specification to confirm its COE category. Do not infer eligibility only from a model name: different variants can have different power ratings and category treatment. Ask the seller to state the category explicitly in the quotation.
EV rebates: the registration date matters
The EV Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) and Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) affect the upfront tax calculation. At the 15 October 2026 check, OneMotoring states that the 2026 EEAI is capped at S$7,500 and ends after 31 December 2026. That means an order date alone is not enough to establish eligibility.
Check the current LTA tax and rebate rules, the expected registration date and how the quotation would change if timing shifts. Keep this separate from the car’s recurring road tax and from future resale assumptions.
Make the final comparison practical
Keep a copy of each quotation and compare the same ownership period, charging routine and finance assumptions. Treat historical COE results as background, not the price of a current package. For a used car, inspect its remaining COE and actual registration record rather than applying a new-car rebate to a local resale purchase.
See the Singapore EV buyer checklist, road-tax guide and used EV checklist.
2026 versus 2027: registration-date comparison
Checked against OneMotoring’s tax structure and VES schedules on 15 October 2026. These are car rebate limits, not cash payments or guaranteed reductions for every quotation.
| Registration period | EEAI | VES Band A car rebate | Combined headline maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026 | 45% of ARF, capped at S$7,500 | S$22,500 | Up to S$30,000, subject to applicable ARF and eligibility |
| 1 Jan–31 Dec 2027 | EEAI has ended | S$20,000 | Up to S$20,000 under the published VES schedule |
Confirm the vehicle’s emissions band and ARF calculation. Do not subtract the headline rebate again if a dealer’s advertised price already includes it. Ask for a revised written quotation if registration slips into a different period. These figures do not predict COE prices or resale values.