Singapore EV rebates: what's changing in 2027?
Maximum EV rebates fall from $30,000 in 2026 to $20,000 in 2027. The EV Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) ends after 31 December 2026; the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES) continues with a smaller rebate.
EV rebates by registration year
| Registration | EEAI max. | VES* | Total max. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,000 | $25,000 | $40,000 |
| 2026 | $7,500 | $22,500 | $30,000 |
| 2027 | $0 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
*VES figures are for the cleanest passenger-car band: A1 in 2025, renamed A from 2026. They aren’t an entitlement for every EV. LTA’s 2025 rebates and 2026–2027 schedule give the full timeline.
These rebates reduce the Additional Registration Fee (ARF). They don’t reduce your COE premium or arrive as a separate cash payout. Actual savings depend on the model’s VES band and eligible ARF, so some cars receive less than the headline maximum.
What ends, and what stays?
EEAI gives eligible fully electric cars a 45% ARF rebate, capped at $7,500 in 2026. From 1 January 2027, that incentive disappears.
The cleanest-band VES rebate drops by another $2,500, to $20,000. Combined with EEAI ending, that’s up to $10,000 less support. The $0 ARF floor for fully electric cars remains through 2027. Hybrids stopped receiving VES rebates from January 2026 under the revised scheme.
Registration decides the rebate
Your car must be registered by 31 December 2026 to qualify for that year’s incentives. Paying a deposit or securing a COE before the deadline doesn’t by itself secure the rebate. Ask the dealer to confirm the registration date and the model’s actual rebate in writing.
If you’re weighing the lost rebate against a possible fall in premiums, read what happened to COE prices after previous rebate cuts.