Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Electric Vehicle Charging Rates at HDB and Private Car Parks, and Impact of Mandating Dual-Operators

Mr Low Wu Yang Andre asked the Acting Minister for Transport 

a.     what is the median cost per kWh for EV charging in HDB carparks as compared to private commercial carparks; 

b.     what percentage of evaluation score is based on the operator’s proposed charging price in tenders for charging points in HDB carparks; and 

c.     whether the Ministry has studied the potential cost-reduction impact of mandating dual-operators in high-demand carparks.

Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow: 

1.     Charging prices vary depending on operator, location and charger power rating. The median electric vehicle (EV) charging price is $0.66/kWh for Housing Development Board (HDB) carparks and $0.74/kWh for private commercial carparks. Charging prices are commercial decisions.

2.     Tenders were evaluated on a price-quality framework where we weight quality more than price. Operators do not have exclusive rights to operate in HDB carparks; the Land Transport Authority may call a tender to install more EV chargers in future.