What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?

EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine. This is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

It depends on your car's battery size and your electricity rate. For example, charging a BYD Sealion 7 Premium from 20% to 80% costs about $14.72 at a typical residential rate.

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

Charging time depends on the charger's power and how much energy you need. A home charger is slower than public DC fast charging, so a full top-up can range from under an hour on a fast charger to several hours at home in Singapore.

How is the charging cost calculated?

We multiply the energy needed (your battery size times the difference between your target and current charge level) by your electricity rate per kWh. Charging time is that energy divided by the charger's power in kW.

EV Charging Cost in Singapore

Find out how much it costs to charge your electric vehicle (EV) in Singapore at current SP Group electricity prices. Enter your car and tariff to compare home and public DC fast-charging cost and time.

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Savings vs a petrol car

This charge adds about 245 km of range for $38.14. Driving the same distance on petrol would cost:

Engine size	Petrol cost	You save
≤ 1000 cc	$46.59	$8.44
1000–1500 cc	$55.06	$16.91
1500–2000 cc	$67.76	$29.62
2000–2500 cc	$80.47	$42.32
> 2500 cc	$97.41	$59.26

Estimated from typical combined fuel use by engine size and RON95 at $3.46/L. Charging at home saves the most; actual figures vary with driving and conditions.

Running cost

How far do you drive per month?km

	Per month	Per year
EV charging	$155.81	$1,869.74
Petrol	$276.80	$3,321.60
You save	$120.99	$1,451.86

Based on a typical mid-size petrol car (1500 to 2000 cc) over your monthly driving at current rates. Counts energy and fuel running cost only; it excludes maintenance, insurance, and purchase price.

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Electricity & charging rates

Electricity & charging rates
Tariff	Rate per kWh
SP Group residential tariff	$0.30
Public AC charging	$0.65
Public DC fast charging	$0.77

Rates updated 25 May 2026

Example charging costs

Charging a BYD Sealion 7 Premium from 20% to 80% uses about 49.5 kWh, costs around $14.72, and takes about 20 minutes.
Charging a BYD M6 Superior from 20% to 80% uses about 43.1 kWh, costs around $12.80, and takes about 22 minutes.
Charging a BYD Atto 3 Superior from 20% to 80% uses about 36.3 kWh, costs around $10.78, and takes about 20 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?: EV (electric vehicle) is an umbrella term for any vehicle driven by an electric motor. A BEV (battery electric vehicle) is a fully electric car powered entirely by its battery and charged from the electricity grid, with no petrol engine. This is the type this calculator is built for. A PHEV (plug-in hybrid) pairs a petrol engine with a battery you can charge from the grid. An HEV is an ordinary hybrid that can't be plugged in; its battery recharges itself while you drive. There are also FCEVs, which run on hydrogen fuel cells. This calculator is for cars you charge from the grid (BEVs, and PHEVs in electric mode), so ordinary hybrids like the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid or Nissan Kicks e-Power aren't included.
How much does it cost to charge an EV?: It depends on your car's battery size and your electricity rate. For example, charging a BYD Sealion 7 Premium from 20% to 80% costs about $14.72 at a typical residential rate.
How long does it take to charge an electric car?: Charging time depends on the charger's power and how much energy you need. A home charger is slower than public DC fast charging, so a full top-up can range from under an hour on a fast charger to several hours at home in Singapore.
How is the charging cost calculated?: We multiply the energy needed (your battery size times the difference between your target and current charge level) by your electricity rate per kWh. Charging time is that energy divided by the charger's power in kW.

EV Charging Cost in Singapore

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Electricity & charging rates

Example charging costs

Frequently asked questions

What is a BEV, and how is it different from an EV, PHEV, and HEV?

How much does it cost to charge an EV?

How long does it take to charge an electric car?

How is the charging cost calculated?

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