In Parliament
Written Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran to Parliamentary Question on Number of Tesla Cars Sold in Past Five Years
2 November 2021
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Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport
a. from 2016 to date, how many Tesla cars are sold annually;
b. how many of these cars have Tesla's “Autopilot” Advanced Driver Assistance System installed; and
c. whether there has been any road traffic accident in Singapore involving a Tesla car on “Autopilot” mode.
Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:
1. From 2016 to September 2021, 558 Tesla cars were registered in Singapore. 557 of these cars have Tesla's "Autopilot" Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) installed.
2. Vehicles registered for use on Singapore roads must comply with internationally recognised standards, such as those set out by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). The version of Tesla’s “Autopilot” system approved for use in Singapore is compliant with UN Regulation No. 79. Even after engaging Tesla’s "Autopilot" system, the car is not autonomous; drivers are still required to have their hands physically on the wheel at all times and take control as needed to maintain safety. There has been no reported road traffic accident in Singapore involving a Tesla car on "Autopilot" mode.