Cost to charge an electric car in Singapore (2026)
As of August 6, 2026, charging an electric car at home in Singapore costs about S$5.18–S$7.87 per 100 km (S$0.35/kWh, including the ~12% AC charging loss) across the 14 electric models we price — versus about S$23.94 of petrol for a typical 7 L/100 km car. Home charging only; every model below links to its full cost page.
Per 100 km at home — Singapore
| Electric model | kWh/100km | Per 100 km at home |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | 13.1 kWh/100km | S$5.18 |
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 14.9 kWh/100km | S$5.89 |
| BYD Seal Dynamic | 15.4 kWh/100km | S$6.09 |
| MG4 Urban EV | 15.5 kWh/100km | S$6.13 |
| BYD Atto 3 Extended Range | 16 kWh/100km | S$6.32 |
| BMW i5 eDrive40 | 16 kWh/100km | S$6.32 |
| BYD M6 7-Seater Extended Range | 16.3 kWh/100km | S$6.44 |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport | 16.5 kWh/100km | S$6.52 |
| BMW iX1 eDrive20 xLine | 16.5 kWh/100km | S$6.52 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 SR Prestige | 16.7 kWh/100km | S$6.60 |
| BYD Atto 2 Premium | 16.9 kWh/100km | S$6.68 |
| Volvo EX30 Plus (Single Motor) | 17.9 kWh/100km | S$7.07 |
| Kia EV5 Earth Long Range | 18.5 kWh/100km | S$7.31 |
| BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic | 19.9 kWh/100km | S$7.87 |
A typical 7 L/100 km petrol car: S$23.94/100 km.
FAQ
Is charging an EV cheaper than petrol in Singapore?
Per 100 km, home charging costs about S$5.18–S$7.87 versus about S$23.94 of petrol for a typical 7 L/100 km car — at the dated local rates shown above. Whether the EV wins the FULL 5-year cost (purchase, depreciation, insurance) is a different question; each model page shows the honest total.
How much does charging an EV cost per month?
About S$95/month for a typical 17,500 km/year driver at the local average — proportionally more for heavier driving or pricier tariffs.
Does this include public or fast charging?
No — these figures are home charging only. Public and DC fast charging is billed per session by each network, often 2–3× the home rate, and is not in this data.