Electric Vehicles Charging (Electric Vehicle Chargers) Regulations 2023

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No. S 786
Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022
Electric Vehicles Charging
(Electric Vehicle Chargers)
Regulations 2023
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 94 of the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022, the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, with the approval of the Minister for Transport, makes the following Regulations:
PART 1
PRELIMINARY
Citation and commencement
1.  These Regulations are the Electric Vehicles Charging (Electric Vehicle Chargers) Regulations 2023 and come into operation on 8 December 2023.
Definitions
2.  In these Regulations —
“accredited certification body” means a person providing conformity assessment services, that is —
(a)accredited under the Singapore Accreditation Council’s Certification Body Accreditation Scheme administered by the Enterprise Singapore Board; or
(b)recognised by a Foreign Recognition Body;
“accredited laboratory” means a person providing laboratory testing services, that is —
(a)accredited under the Singapore Accreditation Council’s Laboratory Accreditation Scheme administered by the Enterprise Singapore Board; or
(b)recognised by a Foreign Recognition Body;
“conformity assessment body” means a person that performs conformity assessment or any test relating to conformity assessment;
“Enterprise Singapore Board” means the Enterprise Singapore Board established by section 3 of the Enterprise Singapore Board Act 2018;
“Foreign Recognition Body” means an entity in a country other than Singapore that is authorised under any of the following agreements or arrangements to recognise conformity assessment bodies, testing laboratories or both, on behalf of that country:
(a)the Asia Pacific Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement;
(b)the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Agreement;
(c)a mutual recognition agreement;
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“licensed electrical worker” means an individual who is the holder of an electrical worker licence issued under the Electricity (Electrical Workers) Regulations (Rg 1), that is valid and in force;
“LTA C&F List” means the document known as “LTA’s list of certificates and forms for certification, installation and inspection of EV chargers” published by the LTA, as in force from time to time;
“mutual recognition agreement” means —
(a)a bilateral mutual recognition agreement or arrangement between Singapore and any other country; or
(b)a multilateral mutual recognition agreement or arrangement between Singapore and 2 or more other countries;
“non‑restricted access location” means any place that is not a restricted access location;
“non‑restricted access use”, in relation to an EV charger, means the use of an EV charger at a non‑restricted access location;
“prescribed competent person” means an individual prescribed under regulation 20;
“prescribed person” means an individual prescribed under regulation 18;
“restricted access location” has the meaning given by regulation 2A;
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“restricted access use”, in relation to an EV charger, means the use of an EV charger to charge any electric vehicle in Singapore parked within a restricted access location;
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“TR25:2016”, “TR25:2016+A1:2020”, “TR25:2022” and “TR25:2022+A1:2025” have the meanings given by regulation 3.
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Meaning of “restricted access location”
2A.—(1)  For the purposes of these Regulations, a restricted access location is any parking space or location for parking as described in paragraph (2) or (3) in relation to a landed dwelling‑house.
(2)  Where the landed dwelling‑house is in a development that is to be comprised, or is comprised, in a strata title plan, a restricted access location is —
(a)any parking space or location for parking that is comprised in the same proposed lot or lot as the landed dwelling‑house; or
(b)any parking space or location for parking that is comprised in 2 or more contiguous proposed lots or lots if —
(i)the landed dwelling‑house is comprised in at least one of those proposed lots or lots; and
(ii)one of the following applies:
(A)all the proposed lots are purchased by the same purchaser;
(B)in a case where the development is comprised in a strata title plan —
(BA)all the lots are purchased by the same purchaser;
(BB)all the lots are registered in the name of the same subsidiary proprietor who is the owner developer of the development and those lots are not purchased by any person; or
(BC)all the lots are registered in the name of the same subsidiary proprietor who is not the owner developer of the development.
(3)  If paragraph (2) does not apply to the landed dwelling‑house, a restricted access location in relation to the landed dwelling‑house is any parking space or location for parking within the landed dwelling‑house.
(4)  In this regulation —
“development”, “lot”, “owner developer”, “proposed lot” and “purchaser” have the meanings given by section 2(1) of the Building Maintenance and Strata Management Act 2004;
“landed dwelling‑house” means a detached house, semi‑detached house or linked or terrace house or townhouse, that is or is to be used wholly or mainly for the purpose of human habitation;
“strata title plan” and “subsidiary proprietor” have the meanings given by section 3(1) of the Land Titles (Strata) Act 1967.
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Technical Reference for EV charger
3.  In these Regulations —
(a)“TR25:2016” means the version of Technical Reference 25 for Electric Vehicles Charging System published by the Enterprise Singapore Board on 16 August 2016;
(b)“TR25:2016+A1:2020” means the version of Technical Reference 25 for Electric Vehicles Charging System published by the Enterprise Singapore Board on 27 July 2020;
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(c)“TR25:2022” means the version of Technical Reference 25 for Electric Vehicles Charging System published by the Enterprise Singapore Board on 28 February 2022; and
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(d)“TR25:2022+A1:2025” means the version of Technical Reference 25 for Electric Vehicles Charging System published by the Enterprise Singapore Board on 17 March 2025.
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PART 2
APPROVAL FOR SUPPLY OF EV CHARGER
Prescribed safety and performance standards to be homologated model of EV charger
4.—(1)  For the purposes of section 7(3) of the Act, the prescribed safety and performance standards for a model of EV charger to be a homologated model are —
(a)in a case where the application for approval under section 7(3) of the Act in respect of the model of EV charger is made to the LTA before 8 June 2024 — the safety and performance standards set out in TR25:2016, TR25:2016+A1:2020 or TR25:2022; and
(b)in any other case — the safety and performance standards set out in TR25:2022 or TR25:2022+A1:2025.
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(2)  Where the LTA has approved a model of EV charger as a homologated model under section 7(3) of the Act on the basis of that model satisfying the safety and performance standards set out in TR25:2016 or TR25:2016+A1:2020, the prescribed safety and performance standards that apply in relation to any alteration or modification of an EV charger of that model continue to be those set out in TR25:2016 or TR25:2016+A1:2020, as the case may be.
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Prescribed information and documents for application for approval of EV charger
5.  For the purposes of section 7(2)(c)(i) of the Act, the prescribed information and documents to be submitted for an application for approval in respect of a model of EV charger are both of the following:
(a)any test report issued by an accredited laboratory on any test carried out on an EV charger of that model, for the purpose of ascertaining whether that model of EV charger complies with TR25:2016, TR25:2016+A1:2020, TR25:2022 or TR25:2022+A1:2025 (whichever is applicable);
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(b)any certificate of conformity issued by an accredited certification body on the compliance of an EV charger of that model with TR25:2016, TR25:2016+A1:2020, TR25:2022 or TR25:2022+A1:2025 (whichever is applicable), that was in reliance on any test report mentioned in paragraph (a).
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Classes of approval
6.  The LTA may approve a model of EV charger as a homologated model of EV charger according to any of the following classes as the LTA considers appropriate:
(a)a fixed EV charger for non‑restricted access use and restricted access use;
(b)a fixed EV charger for restricted access use only;
(c)a fixed EV charger for a battery charge and swap station for non‑restricted access use and restricted access use;
(d)a non‑fixed EV charger for restricted access use only.
Prescribed manner for affixing approval label
7.—(1)  For the purposes of section 8(2)(c) of the Act, the manner of affixing an approval label to an EV charger of a homologated model is prescribed in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).
(2)  The approval label for every EV charger must be affixed in an upright position that does not obscure, whether in whole or in part, the information plate containing the specifications of the EV charger (such as the model, serial number, input and output voltage, current or power rating) issued by the manufacturer of the EV charger.
(3)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger, the approval label must also be —
(a)in a case of a pantograph fixed EV charger — permanently affixed at the top right‑hand corner of the front facing panel of the power cabinet of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is clearly visible; or
(b)in any other case — permanently affixed at the front or side panel of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is clearly visible.
(4)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a non‑fixed EV charger, the approval label must also be affixed on a control device that performs the control and safety function of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is clearly visible.
Prescribed information and documents for application for approval to alter or modify EV charger
8.  For the purposes of section 12(1)(b)(i) of the Act, the prescribed information and documents to be submitted for an application to alter or modify an EV charger are all of the following:
(a)the serial number of an approval label made available by the LTA under section 8(1)(b) of the Act in respect of the EV charger, or any other serial number issued by the LTA in respect of the EV charger;
(b)the serial number of the EV charger issued by the manufacturer of the EV charger;
(c)the details of the proposed alteration or modification, including the particulars of every person involved in carrying out the proposed alteration or modification and the place at which the proposed alteration or modification is to be carried out.
Prescribed manner for affixing alteration‑approved label
9.—(1)  For the purposes of section 13(2)(c) of the Act, the manner of affixing an alteration‑approved label to an EV charger altered or modified in accordance with the LTA’s approval is prescribed in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).
(2)  The alteration‑approved label for every EV charger must be affixed in an upright position that does not obscure, whether in whole or in part, the information plate containing the specifications of the EV charger (such as the model, serial number, input and output voltage, current or power rating) issued by the manufacturer of the EV charger.
(3)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger, the alteration‑approved label must also be —
(a)in a case of a pantograph fixed EV charger — permanently affixed at the top right‑hand corner of the front facing panel of the power cabinet of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is —
(i)clearly visible; and
(ii)as close as practicable to the approval label affixed in accordance with regulation 7 before its alteration or modification (as the case may be), and the registration mark affixed in accordance with regulation 11; or
(b)in any other case — permanently affixed at the front or side panel of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is —
(i)clearly visible; and
(ii)as close as practicable to the approval label affixed in accordance with regulation 7 before its alteration or modification (as the case may be), and the registration mark affixed in accordance with regulation 11.
(4)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a non‑fixed EV charger, the alteration‑approved label must also be affixed on a control device that performs the control and safety function of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the label is —
(a)clearly visible; and
(b)as close as practicable to the approval label affixed in accordance with regulation 7 before its alteration or modification (as the case may be), and the registration mark affixed in accordance with regulation 11.
PART 3
REGISTRATION OF EV CHARGER
Prescribed information and documents for application for registration of EV charger
10.  For the purposes of section 19(2)(b)(i) of the Act, the prescribed information and documents to be submitted for an application to register an EV charger are all of the following:
(a)the certificate of fitness of the EV charger for charging any electric vehicle in Singapore, issued by a prescribed competent person;
(b)the serial number of an approval label made available by the LTA under section 8(1)(b) of the Act in respect of the EV charger, or any other serial number issued by the LTA in respect of the EV charger;
(c)the serial number of the EV charger issued by the manufacturer of the EV charger;
(d)if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger, the intended location for the installation of the EV charger.
Prescribed manner for affixing registration mark for registered‑for‑charging EV charger
11.—(1)  For the purposes of section 20(2) of the Act, the manner of affixing a registration mark issued by the LTA on a registered‑for‑charging EV charger is prescribed in paragraphs (2), (3) and (4).
(2)  The registration mark for every EV charger must be affixed in an upright position that does not obscure, whether in whole or in part, the information plate containing the specifications of the EV charger (such as the model, serial number, input and output voltage, current or power rating) issued by the manufacturer of the EV charger.
(3)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger, the registration mark must also be —
(a)in a case of a pantograph fixed EV charger — permanently affixed at the top right‑hand corner of the front facing panel of the power cabinet of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the registration mark is clearly visible; or
(b)in any other case — permanently affixed at the front or side panel of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the registration mark is clearly visible.
(4)  In addition to the manner prescribed in paragraph (2), if the EV charger is a non‑fixed EV charger, the registration mark must also be affixed on a control device that performs the control and safety function of the EV charger, at a prominent location where the registration mark is clearly visible.
Prescribed periods relating to destruction, theft, etc., of registered‑for‑charging EV charger for cancellation of registration
12.—(1)  For the purposes of section 21(1)(a)(i) of the Act, the prescribed period is 30 days.
(2)  For the purposes of section 21(1)(a)(iv) of the Act, the prescribed period is —
(a)where a registered‑for‑charging EV charger has been lost through theft — 90 days after the date of a report to the police in respect of that loss; or
(b)where a registered‑for‑charging EV charger has been lost through criminal breach of trust — one year after the date of a report to the police in respect of that loss.
Prescribed information for register of registered‑for‑charging EV chargers
13.—(1)  For the purposes of section 22(2)(a) of the Act, the current prescribed information about each registered‑for‑charging EV charger, and its registered responsible person, are as follows:
(a)the name of the manufacturer of the model of the EV charger;
(b)the particulars of the model of the EV charger;
(c)the particulars of the approval by the LTA under section 7(3) of the Act in respect of the model of the EV charger;
(d)the particulars of any approval by the LTA under section 12 of the Act for any alteration or modification of the EV charger;
(e)the particulars of the registration by the LTA under section 19 of the Act in respect of the EV charger;
(f)the name and contact particulars of the registered responsible person;
(g)if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger, the particulars of the place at which the EV charger is installed.
(2)  For the purposes of section 22(2)(b) of the Act, the other prescribed information relating to the registered‑for‑charging EV charger is as follows:
(a)the name and contact particulars of a prescribed person who installed the EV charger under section 24 of the Act, if the EV charger is a fixed EV charger;
(b)the name and contact particulars of a prescribed competent person who certified the EV charger as fit for charging any electric vehicle in Singapore under section 23 of the Act and who certified its continued fitness under section 25 of the Act;
(c)the particulars of any cessation of use of the registered‑for‑charging EV charger due to —
(i)any cancellation of registration of the EV charger under section 21(1) of the Act;
(ii)any transfer of registration of the EV charger under section 27(1) of the Act;
(iii)any notice about a safety‑related defect in respect of the EV charger given by a manufacturer or supplier under section 35(1) of the Act;
(iv)any safety and security directive given by the LTA under section 39(1) of the Act in respect of the EV charger;
(v)any application under regulation 16(3) for the LTA’s approval to use the EV charger at a new charger location, that is pending or refused; or
(vi)any step‑in order under section 57(1) of the Act or any order under section 78(1) of the Act;
(d)the name and contact particulars of any licensee, or former licensee, that used that type of registered‑for‑charging EV charger in the regulated activity covered by its licence or its former licence, as the case may be.
Prescribed information under section 22(4)(c) of Act for disclosure
14.  For the purpose of section 22(4)(c) of the Act, the prescribed information is any of the following:
(a)any particulars of a model of EV charger approved by the LTA under section 7(3) of the Act;
(b)any particulars of an EV charger (whether or not a registered‑for‑charging EV charger) on which an approval label made available by the LTA under section 8(1)(b) of the Act has been affixed;
(c)any particulars of a person who has charge and control of an EV charger, or is a registered responsible person in respect of a registered‑for‑charging EV charger —
(i)for which an approval code under section 8(1)(a) of the Act has been issued by the LTA;
(ii)on which an approval label made available by the LTA under section 8(1)(b) of the Act has been affixed;
(iii)for which a registration mark has been assigned by the LTA under section 20(1)(c) of the Act; or
(iv)for which any serial number has been issued by the LTA;
(d)any particulars of an EV charger in respect of which any alteration or modification has been approved by the LTA under section 12 of the Act;
(e)any particulars of a licensee;
(f)any particulars of an EV charger used by a licensee in undertaking the regulated activity that is the subject of the licensee’s licence;
(g)any particulars of an EV charger for which the registration is cancelled under section 21(1) of the Act;
(h)any particulars of an EV charger that has been the subject of a notice about any safety‑related defect under section 35(1) of the Act.
Prescribed matters for disposal or transfer of possession of EV charger
15.  For the purposes of section 27(1) of the Act, an application by a registered responsible person for the transfer of registration of a registered‑for‑charging EV charger must be —
(a)made within 3 days after the disposal of, or transfer of, possession of that EV charger; and
(b)submitted to the LTA using the LTA’s website.
Duty of registered responsible person in relation to change in charger location
16.—(1)  This regulation applies where there is a change in the location (called in this regulation new charger location) of a registered‑for‑charging EV charger that is a fixed EV charger.
(2)  A registered responsible person must obtain the approval of the LTA before using the fixed EV charger at the new charger location.
(3)  An application for the LTA’s approval under paragraph (2) must —
(a)be in the form and manner required by the LTA; and
(b)be accompanied by —
(i)a written endorsement issued by a prescribed person that contains at least the information mentioned in regulation 19(4), in respect of the installation of the EV charger at the new charger location;
(ii)a written certificate issued by a prescribed competent person that contains at least the information mentioned in regulation 21(4), certifying that the EV charger installed at the new charger location continues to be fit for charging any electric vehicle in Singapore; and
(iii)the relevant fee specified in the Fifth Schedule.
(4)  The LTA may refuse the application if —
(a)any requirement of paragraph (3) is not complied with; or
(b)the LTA has reasonable grounds to believe that the installation of the fixed EV charger at the new charger location may cause the fixed EV charger to become unfit for charging any electric vehicle in Singapore.
(5)  The registered responsible person must keep and retain, for inspection by an authorised officer, the written endorsement and written certificate mentioned in paragraph (3)(b) for a period of 2 years starting on the date of the issue of the written certificate mentioned in paragraph (3)(b)(ii).
(6)  A registered responsible person who contravenes paragraph (2) or (5) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
Duties of registered responsible person in relation to altered or modified registered‑for‑charging EV charger
17.—(1)  This regulation applies where a registered responsible person has obtained the approval of the LTA under section 12 of the Act to alter or modify a registered‑for‑charging EV charger.
(2)  The registered responsible person must —
(a)in a case of a fixed EV charger, engage a prescribed person to conduct checks on the installation of the altered or modified EV charger in accordance with the checklists set out in the LTA C&F List that are applicable to the checks; and
(b)in a case of any type of EV charger, engage a prescribed competent person to assess the fitness of the altered or modified EV charger for charging any electric vehicle in Singapore in accordance with the checklists set out in the LTA C&F List that are applicable to the assessment.
(3)  The registered responsible person must obtain the completed checklists mentioned in paragraph (2) that are signed by the prescribed person and prescribed competent person, respectively.
(4)  The registered responsible person must keep and retain, for inspection by an authorised officer, the signed checklists mentioned in paragraph (3) for a period of 2 years starting on the date of the prescribed competent person’s signature on the checklists.
(5)  A registered responsible person who contravenes paragraph (2) or (4) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.
 
Made on 6 December 2023.
CHAN HENG LOON ALAN
Chairperson,
Land Transport Authority of Singapore.
[LTA/L18.027.001/EVCAREG/23.02; AG/LEGIS/SL/89B/2020/3 Vol. 1]
(To be presented to Parliament under section 96 of the Electric Vehicles Charging Act 2022).

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