Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Proposal for Special Licence Plates for Electric Vehicles to Aid their Identification by First Responders in Accidents

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport whether all electric vehicles in Singapore can be outfitted with a special licence plate designed to identify them as electric vehicles so that first responders attending to car accidents can take note and mitigate the potential risks associated with such vehicles.

Reply by Minister for Transport Chee Hong Tat:

1.     Electric vehicles can be identified by first responders through distinguishable features such as the logo of electric vehicle-only manufacturers and an absence of exhaust piping.

2.     We understand the merits of the Member’s proposal, and are studying the need for special licence plates for electric vehicles together with Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Civil Defence Force.