Buy or lease an electric commercial truck in Singapore.
Twenty-nine electric trucks, vans and pickups are available to Singapore fleets today, from fifteen manufacturers. This guide covers what is on the market, the grants that change the maths, purchase against lease, and the four things worth checking before you commit to anything.
In short. Grant support is substantial — up to S$40,000 per heavy vehicle under HVZES, plus 50 % charger co-funding under EHVCG. The two things that most often derail a purchase are a range figure quoted at the wrong load condition, and a depot that cannot power the chargers the fleet needs.
What electric trucks can you buy in Singapore?
The market has widened considerably. Where a Singapore fleet once had a handful of options, there are now 29 models from 15 manufacturers — BYD, JAC, Sany, Maxus, Foton, Farizon, Forland, SRM, Higer, Joylong, Qingling, Riddara, CRRC, Opel and Citroën.
| Class | Models | Battery range | Payload range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light trucks | 10 | 53.58–162.28 kWh | 1,595–6,490 kg |
| Heavy trucks | 3 | 282–350 kWh | — |
| Commercial vans | 9 | 44.9–86.1 kWh | 691–1,480 kg |
| Pickups | 4 | 53.58–88.5 kWh | — |
| Passenger vans | 3 | 70.47–175 kWh | 1,000–1,650 kg |
Figures span the models in each class, taken from manufacturers’ published specifications. Payload is shown where the manufacturer publishes a measured figure. Compare any two models directly →
Light trucks · 10 models
3.5 to 9 tonnes. Last-mile delivery, cold chain, municipal work. The largest and most competitive segment.
Commercial vans · 9 models
Parcel, service and light commercial routes. Several carry CVES Band A.
Heavy trucks · 3 models
18 to 19 tonnes and prime movers, for port haulage and mainline freight.
Pickups · 4 models
Double-cab and 4WD, for site operations and mixed crew-and-load duty.
Every listing carries the manufacturer's published specification — battery, range, payload, charging times and warranty — and any two models can be put side by side.
Grants: what Singapore will pay towards it
Grant support is the single largest variable in the purchase price, and the schemes are separate from one another — vehicle incentives and charger co-funding do not exclude each other.
| Scheme | What it covers | Support |
|---|---|---|
| HVZES | Heavy electric vehicles | Up to S$40,000 per qualifying vehicle |
| CVES | Light commercial vehicles | Rebate for cleaner vehicles; surcharge for the most polluting |
| EHVCG | Depot charger installation | 50 % co-funding, capped at S$30,000 per charger |
Windows, quotas and eligibility criteria are set by the administering agencies and change. The grants tracker carries the current position on each, and the grant advisory page covers stacking strategy.
Buy outright or lease?
Both structures are available, and the right answer depends on how settled your routes are and where you want the technology risk to sit.
Purchase suits you if…
- · Routes are stable and long-term
- · You want the asset on your balance sheet
- · You intend to keep the vehicle well beyond three years
- · You can absorb the capital outlay against the grant
Leasing suits you if…
- · You would rather someone else held the technology risk
- · Predictable monthly cost matters more than ownership
- · This is a first deployment and you want to prove the duty cycle
- · You want maintenance and warranty administration bundled
One local particularity worth knowing: there is effectively no second-hand market for heavy electric vehicles in Singapore yet, so every vehicle is new and lease terms run 15, 24 or 36 months. Shorter terms are not generally available. See leasing structures and purchase structures for the detail.
Four things to check before you commit
1. What condition is the range figure quoted at?
This is where most buyers are caught. A WLTP figure is measured in a laboratory at roughly a quarter payload with no air-conditioning. A full-load figure is the same vehicle measured honestly. Worse, a "city" figure can be a third higher than the combined figure for the identical van. A truck quoting 230 km at full load may well outperform one quoting 300 km WLTP. The full explanation is here — it is the most useful ten minutes you can spend before shortlisting.
2. What is the payload after the battery?
Batteries are heavy, and gross vehicle weight is fixed by the vehicle's classification. Ask for payload as a measured figure rather than a tonnage class — "3.5 ton" is a marketing band, not a number you can plan against. Check it against the heaviest load you actually run, not the average.
3. Can your depot actually power the chargers?
This derails more Singapore projects than vehicle choice does. A charger specification is meaningless if the site's electrical supply cannot support it, and upgrading a grid connection is slow and expensive. Establish available capacity before you commit to vehicles, not after. Our readiness check screens this in about five minutes, and depot charging covers the engineering.
4. Is it approved for the body you need?
LTA Vehicle Type Approval applies to a specific configuration. A model approved as a flatbed is not automatically approved as a freezer box. Confirm VTA status for the exact body you intend to run, and get battery, motor and vehicle warranty terms separately in writing — they are frequently different lengths.
How EVhubs fits in
We are a listing and advisory platform, not a single-brand dealer. Vehicles are sourced through established Singapore dealers and distributors, which is what allows a shortlist to follow your duty cycle rather than whatever one marque happens to hold. We publish specifications from manufacturers' own sheets — including the awkward figures — and we do not publish prices, because a meaningful number depends on your routes, body configuration, grant eligibility and timing.
Start with the vehicles
Browse the full lineup, compare any two models side by side, or tell us your routes and we will shortlist against them.
Note. Grant amounts, windows and eligibility are set by the administering agencies and are subject to change — verify current terms with the agency before making a purchase decision. Vehicle specifications are as published by each manufacturer and remain subject to homologation for Singapore LTA Vehicle Type Approval. This page is general guidance and is not financial or legal advice.