16 Jul Common EV Myths in Singapore: What First-Time Buyers Should Actually Know
Most of what Singapore drivers still believe about EVs was accurate in 2020. Not much of it holds up in 2026, though it is still what puts most first-time buyers off the switch. Before you rule out electric cars, here are the most common EV myths Singapore buyers should stop believing.
Myth 1: EVs Are Too Hard to Charge in Singapore
Reality: charging is a different routine, not a harder one. Most Singapore drivers live in HDB flats or condos, and shared chargers are now common in these carparks alongside a growing network at malls and workplaces. The MyTransport.SG app shows real-time availability across all of them. For the smaller number of buyers in landed homes, charging gets easier still, since a personal wall box means plugging in overnight and waking up to a full battery. Long-distance refuelling anxiety belongs to another country’s road map.
Myth 2: EVs Do Not Have Enough Range for Daily Driving
Reality: Singapore is small enough that range anxiety is largely borrowed from countries with much longer drives. The Aion Y Plus offers 430km of WLTP range (the industry-standard driving range test) on a 63.2kWh battery, which covers a normal week of commuting, school runs, and weekend errands on a single home charge. Long charging stops only come into play on the rare drive up to KL or beyond.
Myth 3: EV Batteries Need Replacing After a Few Years
Reality: the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that battery replacement due to failure is uncommon on modern EVs. What matters more is the warranty behind the battery. Our AION lineup carries a 10-year battery warranty and 10 years of free servicing, plus a state-of-health guarantee holding the battery to 70% capacity over 300,000km. Buyers can weigh reliability against a written commitment rather than hearsay.
Myth 4: EVs Are Always More Expensive to Own
Reality: the sticker price is only one line in the calculation. Buyers registering a fully electric car in Singapore between 1 January and 31 December 2026 can claim up to S$30,000 off their registration costs, made up of a S$22,500 rebate under the Vehicular Emissions Scheme and up to S$7,500 more under the government’s EV Early Adoption Incentive. Running costs then diverge further, because electricity is cheaper than petrol per kilometre and an EV has fewer moving parts to service.
Our AION buyers get 10 years of free servicing included, and every purchase from us covers the first year of road tax as well. Flexible financing from 2.28% per year rounds out the picture for buyers doing the sums.
Myth 5: EVs Are Only for Tech Enthusiasts
Reality: the case for an EV in Singapore is now more practical than futuristic. Families notice the cabin quiet on the school run, couples notice the lower monthly running costs, and existing petrol owners notice the smoother acceleration in stop-start traffic. The AION electric vehicle range covers most of these buyers directly.
For households not yet ready to commit to charging, the GAC E9 is a plug-in hybrid, meaning it runs on both petrol and electricity, with a combined range of 1,032km on a full tank and a full battery. You can charge it when convenient, or simply refuel at any petrol station when you can’t.
Still Unsure? Test Drive a GAC EV Before You Decide
The fastest way past an EV myth is ten minutes behind the wheel. We offer walk-in test drives at our Toa Payoh showroom, transparent pricing, and honest guidance on whether an EV, plug-in hybrid, or petrol car actually fits your week. Explore the lineup or book a test drive through our contact page.