Promulgating Stringent Electric Vehicle Battery Standards and Safe Charging Practices

Debated in Parliament on 5 Apr 2021.

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Murali Pillai inquired whether the Ministry for Transport would consider establishing stricter electric vehicle (EV) battery standards and safe charging practices to mitigate fire risks associated with EV usage and charging.
Ong Ye Kung affirmed that Singapore already adheres to stringent international benchmarks, such as UNECE regulations, and that both EVs and charging systems are governed by these standards.
He noted that Singapore’s safety guidelines for EV charging systems are detailed in Technical Reference 25 (TR25), which incorporates international standards and additional local safeguards.
Ong Ye Kung added that the Land Transport Authority is actively reviewing TR25 with stakeholders to enhance safety, technical, and operational requirements in response to rapidly advancing EV charging technologies.
The debate underscored Singapore’s proactive stance in maintaining and updating EV safety protocols to balance industry growth with public safety.

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Murali Pillai

Mr Murali Pillai asked the Minister for Transport whether the Ministry will consider promulgating stringent electric vehicle (EV) battery standards and safe charging practices to reduce the risk of fire from the usage or charging of EV batteries.

Ong Ye Kung

This is in fact what we are doing. Both electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging systems (EVCS) are subject to stringent internationally-benchmarked standards, such as the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Regulations.

Singapore's safety standards and precautions for EVCS are stipulated in Technical Reference 25 (TR25), which covers electrical safety as well as other operational safe practices for EVCS. It was drafted with reference to international standards set by organisations like the International Electrotechnical Commission, with additional safeguards added to take into account local conditions.

As EV charging technologies are advancing rapidly, LTA is working with various stakeholders to review TR25 comprehensively, including necessary enhancements to safety, technical and operational requirements, while facilitating industry development.

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Murali Pillai inquired whether the Ministry for Transport would consider establishing stricter electric vehicle (EV) battery standards and safe charging practices to mitigate fire risks associated with EV usage and charging.
Ong Ye Kung affirmed that Singapore already adheres to stringent international benchmarks, such as UNECE regulations, and that both EVs and charging systems are governed by these standards.
He noted that Singapore’s safety guidelines for EV charging systems are detailed in Technical Reference 25 (TR25), which incorporates international standards and additional local safeguards.
Ong Ye Kung added that the Land Transport Authority is actively reviewing TR25 with stakeholders to enhance safety, technical, and operational requirements in response to rapidly advancing EV charging technologies.
The debate underscored Singapore’s proactive stance in maintaining and updating EV safety protocols to balance industry growth with public safety.

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Promulgating Stringent Electric Vehicle Battery Standards and Safe Charging Practices

Debated in Parliament on 5 Apr 2021.

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Murali Pillai inquired whether the Ministry for Transport would consider establishing stricter electric vehicle (EV) battery standards and safe charging practices to mitigate fire risks associated with EV usage and charging.
Ong Ye Kung affirmed that Singapore already adheres to stringent international benchmarks, such as UNECE regulations, and that both EVs and charging systems are governed by these standards.
He noted that Singapore’s safety guidelines for EV charging systems are detailed in Technical Reference 25 (TR25), which incorporates international standards and additional local safeguards.
Ong Ye Kung added that the Land Transport Authority is actively reviewing TR25 with stakeholders to enhance safety, technical, and operational requirements in response to rapidly advancing EV charging technologies.
The debate underscored Singapore’s proactive stance in maintaining and updating EV safety protocols to balance industry growth with public safety.

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Murali Pillai

Ong Ye Kung

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Murali Pillai inquired whether the Ministry for Transport would consider establishing stricter electric vehicle (EV) battery standards and safe charging practices to mitigate fire risks associated with EV usage and charging.
Ong Ye Kung affirmed that Singapore already adheres to stringent international benchmarks, such as UNECE regulations, and that both EVs and charging systems are governed by these standards.
He noted that Singapore’s safety guidelines for EV charging systems are detailed in Technical Reference 25 (TR25), which incorporates international standards and additional local safeguards.
Ong Ye Kung added that the Land Transport Authority is actively reviewing TR25 with stakeholders to enhance safety, technical, and operational requirements in response to rapidly advancing EV charging technologies.
The debate underscored Singapore’s proactive stance in maintaining and updating EV safety protocols to balance industry growth with public safety.

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Promulgating Stringent Electric Vehicle Battery Standards and Safe Charging Practices

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