Tax Rebate Eligibility for Electric Cars

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2016.

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The criteria for electric car tax rebates under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) assess the equivalent CO2 emissions from electricity generation, not just tailpipe emissions, and rebates or surcharges are applied based on whether the car produces low or high equivalent CO2 emissions.
For new electric cars, CO2 emissions are determined from manufacturer test reports, while used imported electric cars must be tested at accredited centres to establish their emissions.
The tax rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of vehicle registration, with no separate processing time for applications.

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Er Dr Lee Bee Wah asked the Minister for Transport (a) what are the criteria to assess whether an electric car is eligible for tax rebates; and (b) how long does it take to process the tax rebate application.

Khaw Boon Wan

An electric car is treated no differently from any other car under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS). Even though electric cars produce no tailpipe emissions, the process of generating the electricity they consume emits carbon. This has to be taken into consideration when we assess whether to give them a carbon emissions rebate or levy a surcharge. If it is assessed to produce equivalent low carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, it is eligible for a rebate off its Additional Registration Fee. If it is assessed to produce high equivalent CO2 emissions, a surcharge is levied.

For new cars, its CO2 emissions for the purposes of CEVS are based on requisite test reports from the manufacturers. On the other hand, used cars imported into Singapore will need to undergo testing at accredited vehicle testing centres to determine their CO2 emissions.

The rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of registration.

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The criteria for electric car tax rebates under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) assess the equivalent CO2 emissions from electricity generation, not just tailpipe emissions, and rebates or surcharges are applied based on whether the car produces low or high equivalent CO2 emissions.
For new electric cars, CO2 emissions are determined from manufacturer test reports, while used imported electric cars must be tested at accredited centres to establish their emissions.
The tax rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of vehicle registration, with no separate processing time for applications.

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Tax Rebate Eligibility for Electric Cars

Debated in Parliament on 4 Apr 2016.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The criteria for electric car tax rebates under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) assess the equivalent CO2 emissions from electricity generation, not just tailpipe emissions, and rebates or surcharges are applied based on whether the car produces low or high equivalent CO2 emissions.
For new electric cars, CO2 emissions are determined from manufacturer test reports, while used imported electric cars must be tested at accredited centres to establish their emissions.
The tax rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of vehicle registration, with no separate processing time for applications.

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Er Dr Lee Bee Wah

Khaw Boon Wan

The rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of registration.

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The criteria for electric car tax rebates under the Carbon Emissions-based Vehicle Scheme (CEVS) assess the equivalent CO2 emissions from electricity generation, not just tailpipe emissions, and rebates or surcharges are applied based on whether the car produces low or high equivalent CO2 emissions.
For new electric cars, CO2 emissions are determined from manufacturer test reports, while used imported electric cars must be tested at accredited centres to establish their emissions.
The tax rebate or surcharge is applied immediately at the point of vehicle registration, with no separate processing time for applications.

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