Written Reply to Parliamentary Question on Setting of Idle Fees to Discourage Hogging of Electric Vehicle Charging Points

Mr Melvin Yong Yik Chye asked the Minister for Transport whether the Government will regulate the idle fees charged by electric vehicle (EV) charging providers to ensure that there is a right balance between discouraging the hogging of EV chargers and the unfair penalisation and profiteering by EV charging providers.

Reply by Minister for Transport S Iswaran:

1.     The EV charging industry in Singapore is nascent but will see rapid growth over the next few years in tandem with increasing EV adoption. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will closely monitor the evolving behaviour of EV users, as well as the business practices of the EVCOs, including the use of idle fees to deter hogging. As we gain greater experience from implementation, LTA will work with the EVCOs and EV users, to build a fair and considerate charging culture in Singapore, which will facilitate the optimal utilisation of the overall charging network to the benefit of everyone.