In Parliament
Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Frequency of Inspections for Electric Vehicles, Given their Higher Reliability
19 September 2023
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Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider requiring less frequent inspections for electric vehicles (EVs) given their generally higher reliability than comparable internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
Reply by Acting Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:
1. The Land Transport Authority requires all motor vehicles to undergo compulsory periodic inspections to ensure that owners regularly maintain their vehicles to meet roadworthiness standards.
2. While electric vehicles (EVs) do not have an internal combustion engine, their high-voltage electrical systems, including the charging inlet, cables, traction batteries and electric motors, as well as other components, including tyres, steering, lighting and braking systems, need to be checked for signs of wear and tear or damage.
3. To ensure safety for all road users, there is currently no plan to reduce the inspection frequency for EVs. However, we will continue to review the inspection requirements regularly to keep up with technological developments and international best practices.