Gov’t eyes mandatory green plates for EVs to manage fire risks

Authorities have started a month-long consultation on three EV plate designs for first responder visibility.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) have launched a consultation on new licence plates for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs), according to a joint news release on 23 March.

The agencies will gather input from motor dealers, signcraft workshops, and EV owners through focus groups and online surveys spanning around a month starting late March, according to their statement.

The proposed designs aim to make EVs easier to identify for first responders and traffic enforcement, helping crews quickly locate vehicles with high-voltage batteries in emergencies.

Electric motorcycles, hybrid-electric vehicles, and some limited-use EVs will not require new plates.

Current EV and PHEV owners will have time to update their plates after final designs are confirmed, with rollout expected in the second half of 2026.

The move is part of broader efforts to support EV adoption in Singapore, where EVs are increasingly popular among new car registrations.

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